The Princess And Maud (1895)

The Princess And Maud is a novel written by the famous English poet, Alfred Tennyson, and published in 1895. The story revolves around the lives of two young women, Princess Ida and her cousin Maud, who are brought up in a world where men and women live separately. Princess Ida is determined to establish a women's university, where women can receive an education equal to that of men. However, her plans are met with opposition from the male-dominated society, and she is forced to flee to the forest with her followers. Meanwhile, Maud falls in love with Prince Cyril, who is sent by his father to negotiate with Princess Ida. However, their love is also met with obstacles, as the two come from different worlds and have different beliefs. As the story unfolds, the characters face various challenges and conflicts, including betrayal, jealousy, and societal norms.The Princess And Maud is a thought-provoking novel that explores themes of gender, education, love, and societal expectations. Tennyson's poetic language and vivid descriptions bring the characters and their world to life, making it a timeless classic that continues to inspire readers today.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.