"Majesty: A Novel" by Louis Couperus is a work of fiction set in the late 1800s. The narrative explores the complex lives of royals amidst the brewing storms of European politics, centering on Prince Othomar of Liparia as he wrestles with his destiny and the challenges facing his royal family. Readers are drawn into the tense world of Liparia's imperial court, where the Empress Elizabeth worries over her family's future and Prince Othomar is deeply troubled by the weight of his crown, influenced by the troubles of his ancestors. The story hints at personal relationships and societal pressures as the characters deal with external threats and try to find their way in a world of power and monarchy.
Majesty: A Novel
By Louis Couperus
In a world of imperial courts and political unrest, a prince must confront the burdens of his title as his family's reign is threatened.
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About the AuthorLouis Marie-Anne Couperus was a Dutch novelist and poet. His oeuvre contains a wide variety of genres: lyric poetry, psychological and historical novels, novellas, short stories, fairy tales, feuilletons and sketches. Couperus is considered to be one of the foremost figures in Dutch literature. In 1923, he was awarded the Tollensprijs.
Louis Marie-Anne Couperus was a Dutch novelist and poet. His oeuvre contains a wide variety of genres: lyric poetry, psychological and historical novels, novellas, short stories, fairy tales, feuilletons and sketches. Couperus is considered to be one of the foremost figures in Dutch literature. In 1923, he was awarded the Tollensprijs.
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