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100 1 _aCouperus, Louis,
_d1863-1923
240 1 0 _aMajesteit. English
245 1 0 _aMajesty: A Novel
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2010
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
_btxt
_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2010-09-20
508 _aChristine Bell & Marc D'Hooghe
520 _a"Majesty: A Novel" by Louis Couperus is a fictional work written in the late 19th century. It explores the intricacies of royal life and governance against the backdrop of political turmoil in Europe, focusing on the lives and struggles of royal characters, particularly Prince Othomar, heir to the throne of Liparia, as he grapples with the burdens of his title and the impending crises that threaten his family and reign. At the start of the book, the reader is introduced to the imperial court of Liparia, where anxiety permeates the atmosphere due to external threats and internal political instability. The Empress Elizabeth contemplates her family's safety amidst a looming crisis, while Prince Othomar displays a deep, introspective turmoil over his inherited responsibilities—a reflection of his royal lineage's challenges. As various characters interact against this backdrop, hints emerge of personal relationships, societal expectations, and the emotional weight the characters carry as they navigate their positions amid the tensions surrounding them. The opening effectively sets the tone for an exploration of majesty, duty, and the human condition intertwined with the nature of power and monarchy. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aKings and rulers -- Fiction
653 _aPrinces -- Fiction
653 _aDutch fiction -- Translations into English
700 1 _aMcKenna, Stephen,
_d1888-1967
700 1 _aTeixeira de Mattos, Alexander,
_d1865-1921
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/33779
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