Temporal Power: A Study in Supremacy

"Temporal Power: A Study in Supremacy" by Marie Corelli is a thought-provoking novel that uses the story of a king to look at ideas about control, government, and what it means to be human. The story begins with a king sitting by himself in his palace, thinking about life and his job as king. He remembers important times, like when he struggled with love and what he was supposed to do as royalty. Speaking with his teacher when he was younger, the king wondered what it truly meant to have power and be a king. He is not happy with just having fancy things and feels very alone. The beginning shows how hard it is for the king to do what he wants and what he needs to do for his kingdom, and he decides he wants to live a real life instead of just being a regular king.