Publisher's Synopsis
The Princess and Maud is a novel written by the famous Victorian poet, Alfred Tennyson, and published in 1895. The story is set in a fictional kingdom called Perdita, where Princess Ida, the daughter of the king, establishes a women's university. The story revolves around the conflict between the traditional views of men and the progressive ideas of women.Princess Ida's younger sister, Maud, is sent to the university to study and becomes an advocate for women's rights. She falls in love with a young prince, but their relationship is challenged by the societal norms of their time. Meanwhile, a group of men who are against the women's university plan to overthrow the princess and her feminist ideals.As the story progresses, the characters are forced to confront their beliefs and prejudices, and make difficult choices about their future. The Princess and Maud is a thought-provoking novel that explores themes of gender roles, education, and societal expectations. Tennyson's poetic language and vivid descriptions bring the world of Perdita to life, making this novel a timeless classic.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
