The Rose and the Ring; or, the History of Prince Giglio and Prince Bulbo
Condition: SECONDHAND
This is a secondhand book. The jacket image is a photograph of the exact copy we have in stock. This image shows the condition of this book. Further condition remarks are below.
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Chipped and worn with some minor damage
Pages: Good
Markings: No markings
Step into the whimsical, satirical world of Fireside Pantomimes with William Makepeace Thackeray's delightful Christmas book. Set in the fictional kingdoms of Paflagonia and Crim Tartary, the narrative weaves a chaotic and humorous web around the rightful but deposed heirs, Prince Giglio and Princess Rosalba. Armed with a magic rose and a magic ring that render their possessors irresistibly beautiful to whoever looks upon them, the characters find themselves entangled in absurd courtly intrigues, unrequited passions, and comical misadventures. Thackeray deftly subverts traditional fairy tale tropes, offering a lively and chaotic quest for true love and rightful sovereignty that remains utterly captivating. Written under the pseudonym M. A. Titmarsh, this classic work highlights Thackeray’s brilliant versatility as both a master satirist of the Victorian era and a remarkably skilled illustrator. Originally created to entertain his own children during a winter in Rome, the text beautifully balances lighthearted nonsense with a sophisticated critique of courtly vanity, superficiality, and monarchical absurdity. Thackeray’s sharp wit and distinct narrative voice shine through every chapter, making this beautifully illustrated 1902 edition a magnificent piece of late-Victorian literary history for collectors and enthusiasts alike.
Author: W. M. Thackeray (William Makepeace Thackeray)
Format: Hardback
Genre: Classic fiction
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Chipped and worn with some minor damage
Pages: Good
Markings: No markings
Step into the whimsical, satirical world of Fireside Pantomimes with William Makepeace Thackeray's delightful Christmas book. Set in the fictional kingdoms of Paflagonia and Crim Tartary, the narrative weaves a chaotic and humorous web around the rightful but deposed heirs, Prince Giglio and Princess Rosalba. Armed with a magic rose and a magic ring that render their possessors irresistibly beautiful to whoever looks upon them, the characters find themselves entangled in absurd courtly intrigues, unrequited passions, and comical misadventures. Thackeray deftly subverts traditional fairy tale tropes, offering a lively and chaotic quest for true love and rightful sovereignty that remains utterly captivating. Written under the pseudonym M. A. Titmarsh, this classic work highlights Thackeray’s brilliant versatility as both a master satirist of the Victorian era and a remarkably skilled illustrator. Originally created to entertain his own children during a winter in Rome, the text beautifully balances lighthearted nonsense with a sophisticated critique of courtly vanity, superficiality, and monarchical absurdity. Thackeray’s sharp wit and distinct narrative voice shine through every chapter, making this beautifully illustrated 1902 edition a magnificent piece of late-Victorian literary history for collectors and enthusiasts alike.