The Princess Elizabeth
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By Bernard Capes · First published 1908 · Genre: Historical Fiction, Biography, Drama · 2,303 words
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She was really the most affectionate and harmless of little princesses, though, in the cruelty of her fate, one of the most tragic figures of her sad time. Destiny, the great bully, in the absence of any celestial S. P. C. C., often delights in torturing good children, and surely he had never vented his spite on a prettier innocence than this. She was born on the Holy Innocents' day, actually; and that may have prejudiced the odious tyrant. A counterpane of snow covered the earth at the time, and when the sun of the New Year withdrew it, there was this smiling snowdrop underneath.
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- Work type: Short story
- Author: Bernard Capes
- Date: 1908 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Historical Fiction, Biography, Drama
- Length: 2,303 words
- Structure: 1 section, 34 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Fairly Difficult (10th-12th Grade)
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Genres
- Historical Fiction — The book heavily includes historical events and figures, with its main character being the historical figure, Princess Elizabeth. The book is part of a series called 'Historical Vignettes', further emphasizing its historical genre.
- Biography — The story focuses on the life and experiences of Princess Elizabeth, making it a biographical account of this historical figure. Characters and events are based on their real-life counterparts.
- Drama — The book portrays the dramatic aspects of Princess Elizabeth's life and the various challenges she faced, making it relevant to the drama genre.
Tags
Historical Fiction · Princess · Elizabeth I · England · Renaissance · Royalty · Politics · Power Struggle · Mystery · Intrigue · Love Story · Romance