02416cam a22003253u 4500 52364 UtSlPG 20260610134216.0 m cr n 260607r2016||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 PS Roddick, Amy Redpath, 1868-1954 The Romance of a Princess: A Comedy; and Other Poems Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2016 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2016-06-18 The romance of a princess, a comedy -- The tall palmetto -- Charleston -- Lake George -- The Evening Star. Produced by Richard Tonsing and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) "The Romance of a Princess: A Comedy; and Other Poems" by Amy Redpath Roddick is a dramatic play combined with poetry written in the early 20th century. The central narrative follows Princess Emma of the Franks during the time of Charlemagne, exploring themes of love, duty, and personal conflict amidst a historical backdrop. The characters include Emma, her father King Charles, and her love interest Eginhardt, all navigating the complexities of royal life and their respective desires. The opening of the play introduces us to Princess Emma, who has just returned home from a grand function with Eastern ambassadors. As she reflects on a day filled with ceremonial splendors and her royal duties, her father Charles visits, bringing gifts and news of sacred relics that weigh heavily on Emma's thoughts. Their conversation reveals the tension between familial affection and the expectations placed on Emma as a princess. The scene is set for interpersonal conflicts as romantic tensions arise, especially with Eginhardt, hinted to be more than just a trusted friend, making way for a tale woven with intrigue, duty, and emotional depth. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Canadian poetry -- 20th century Canadian drama -- 20th century https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/52364 93198 93198