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: Very good
Pages: Good
Markings: No markings
In this delightful and satirical classic of Victorian children's literature, legendary novelist W. M. Thackeray presents The Rose and the Ring, a brilliant "Fireside Pantomime for Great and Small Children." Originally written to entertain his own daughters during a winter holiday in Rome, the story unfolds in the fictional kingdoms of Paflagonia and Crim Tartary. The narrative revolves around a pair of magical, enchanted items—a rose and a ring—that grant irresistible beauty and charm to whoever possesses them, resulting in a chaotic, comedic web of romantic mix-ups, usurped thrones, and royal rivalries between Prince Giglio and Prince Bulbo. This gorgeous volume is a faithful facsimile edition of the historic 1902 Smith, Elder, & Co. version, beautifully printed to preserve the exact typography, formatting, and layout of the turn-of-the-century printing. Crucially, the text is heavily enriched by Thackeray's own charmingly expressive, satirical line illustrations, capturing the dramatic flair of traditional British stage pantomimes. An essential acquisition for collectors of historical children's stories, Victorian satire, and beautifully preserved classic book designs.
Author: W. M. Thackeray (William Makepeace Thackeray)
Format: Hardback
Genre: Fiction
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Very good
Pages: Good
Markings: No markings
In this delightful and satirical classic of Victorian children's literature, legendary novelist W. M. Thackeray presents The Rose and the Ring, a brilliant "Fireside Pantomime for Great and Small Children." Originally written to entertain his own daughters during a winter holiday in Rome, the story unfolds in the fictional kingdoms of Paflagonia and Crim Tartary. The narrative revolves around a pair of magical, enchanted items—a rose and a ring—that grant irresistible beauty and charm to whoever possesses them, resulting in a chaotic, comedic web of romantic mix-ups, usurped thrones, and royal rivalries between Prince Giglio and Prince Bulbo. This gorgeous volume is a faithful facsimile edition of the historic 1902 Smith, Elder, & Co. version, beautifully printed to preserve the exact typography, formatting, and layout of the turn-of-the-century printing. Crucially, the text is heavily enriched by Thackeray's own charmingly expressive, satirical line illustrations, capturing the dramatic flair of traditional British stage pantomimes. An essential acquisition for collectors of historical children's stories, Victorian satire, and beautifully preserved classic book designs.