"Beauty and the Beast, and Tales of Home" by Bayard Taylor is a story steeped in 19th-century Russia that considers love, power, and the rules of society by focusing on Prince Alexis, his wife Princess Martha, and their son Prince Boris as they navigate their lives of Russian nobility and serfdom, revealing the emotional and interpersonal struggles that impact their world. The story begins in Kinesma, a town on the Volga, where the frantic Prince Alexis attempts to avoid a festival for his son, resulting in events involving a drunken bear and a worried poet, setting the stage for the story's whimsical yet dark environment. As the story continues, readers see the ego of Alexis, the timidity of Princess Martha, and the cowardice of Boris, all set against the backdrop of Russian culture and humor, as the tone alternates between heavy and humorous, foreshadowing the changes that will occur as their lives move forward.
Beauty and the Beast, and Tales of Home
By Bayard Taylor
In 19th century Russia, a prince, his timid wife, and their cowardly son discover the nuances of love and power.
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About the AuthorBayard Taylor was an American poet, literary critic, translator, travel author, and diplomat. As a poet, he was very popular, with a crowd of more than 4,000 attending a poetry reading once, which was a record that stood for 85 years. His travelogues were popular in both the United States and Great Britain. He served in diplomatic posts in Russia and Prussia.
Bayard Taylor was an American poet, literary critic, translator, travel author, and diplomat. As a poet, he was very popular, with a crowd of more than 4,000 attending a poetry reading once, which was a record that stood for 85 years. His travelogues were popular in both the United States and Great Britain. He served in diplomatic posts in Russia and Prussia.
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