"The Rose and the Ring" by William Makepeace Thackeray is a mid-19th century novel set in the imaginative kingdoms of Paflagonia and Crim Tartary, where the tangled lives of royals and their desires drive the narrative. The story starts with King Valoroso of Paflagonia eagerly awaiting Prince Bulbo from Crim Tartary, a visit that both excites and stresses the royal family. Princess Angelica exhibits beauty and talent, contrasted by her vanity, while Prince Giglio seems detached from royal success and power. The beginning hints at rivalries and aspirations, especially in Giglio and Angelica's developing tension, caused by Bulbo's arrival. The novel is full of humor and fantasy, and it promises a comical adventure through love, courtly chaos, and whimsical magic.
The Rose and the Ring
By William Makepeace Thackeray
In a world of whimsical kingdoms, a royal family's ambitions spark comical chaos involving love, rivalry, and a touch of magic.
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About the AuthorWilliam Makepeace Thackeray was an English novelist and illustrator. He is known for his satirical works, particularly his 1847–1848 novel Vanity Fair, a panoramic portrait of British society, and the 1844 novel The Luck of Barry Lyndon, which was adapted for a 1975 film by Stanley Kubrick.
William Makepeace Thackeray was an English novelist and illustrator. He is known for his satirical works, particularly his 1847–1848 novel Vanity Fair, a panoramic portrait of British society, and the 1844 novel The Luck of Barry Lyndon, which was adapted for a 1975 film by Stanley Kubrick.
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