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_aMcCarthy, Justin H. _q(Justin Huntly), _d1860-1936 |
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| 245 | 1 | 4 | _aThe Proud Prince |
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_aSalt Lake City, UT : _bProject Gutenberg, _c2008 |
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| 500 | _aRelease date is 2008-06-14 | ||
| 508 | _aProduced by D. Alexander and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) | ||
| 520 | _a"The Proud Prince" by Justin H. McCarthy is a historical novel written in the early 20th century. Set in Sicily during the reign of King Robert, the story revolves around the life of Perpetua, the daughter of an executioner, and explores themes of love, power, and the struggle between innocence and corruption. The tale interweaves characters from different walks of life, presenting a vivid portrayal of a kingdom in turmoil after the passing of the good King Robert and the rise of his son, Robert the Bad. The opening of the book introduces us to Perpetua, who enjoys a serene life on a mountain overlooking Syracuse, surrounded by the beauty of nature. She waits for her father and reflects on her life, which has been sheltered from the harshness of the world below. Her tranquility is disturbed by the arrival of Diogenes, the court jester, who brings news of the new king's cruel nature. Their conversation hints at upcoming conflict and sets the stage for the drama of royal intrigue and personal dilemmas. The narrative foreshadows Perpetua's encounter with Robert, the new king, and establishes the contrasting worlds of purity and moral decay that will drive the story forward. (This is an automatically generated summary.) | ||
| 534 | _nOriginal publication data not identified | ||
| 653 | _aSicily (Italy) -- Fiction | ||
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