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050 4 _aPS
100 1 _aMacGrath, Harold,
_d1871-1932
245 1 4 _aThe Princess Elopes
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2005
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
_btxt
_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2005-12-25
508 _aE-text prepared by Al Haines
520 _a"The Princess Elopes" by Harold MacGrath is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story introduces readers to the spirited Princess Hildegarde of Barscheit, a young woman defying the constraints of her royal position and the expectations of a politically arranged marriage to the Prince of Doppelkinn. As Hildegarde grapples with the desires for love and freedom, the narrative promises the tensions and romances of royal life intertwined with a satirical reflection on society. At the start of the novel, the narrator sets the stage in the Grand Duchy of Barscheit, highlighting its stark contrast between modern conveniences and archaic laws. The grand duke wishes Princess Hildegarde to marry Prince Doppelkinn, yet Hildegarde is determined to find true love on her own terms, rejecting suitors and rebelling against her uncle’s desires. Her education in England has fostered a strong spirit and desire for independence, prompting her to concoct a plan to escape her impending marriage. This opening lays the groundwork for a tale filled with mischief, adventure, and romance as the princess navigates her societal constraints. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aMan-woman relationships -- Fiction
653 _aEurope -- Fiction
700 1 _aFisher, Harrison,
_d1875-1934
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/17391
999 _c58779
_d58779