Zac's Bride by E.H. Knatchbull-Hugessen

Name: Zac's Bride
Author: E.H. Knatchbull-Hugessen

A king, burdened by the monotony of his reign, devises a pig-race to entertain himself, offering his deformed daughter, Belinda, as a prize to the winner. The race attracts much attention, and a humble boy named Zac wins, becoming engaged to Belinda. As Zac adjusts to palace life, he becomes the object of affection for Belinda's beautiful sisters, Amabilia and Concaterina, who conspire to win him over. Their jealousy leads to false accusations against Zac, resulting in his imprisonment. Belinda, believing in Zac's innocence, seeks help from Canetto, the Prince of the Forest Mannikins, who reveals the truth about her mother and the wicked fairy Nuisancenika, responsible for her deformity. Canetto intervenes, transforming Belinda and exposing Nuisancenika's treachery. The fairy is punished, and Zac's true lineage as a prince is revealed. In the end, Zac and Belinda marry, while Amabilia and Concaterina find their own royal matches. The king reconciles with his wife, and the kingdom flourishes, all stemming from the king's whimsical decision to hold a pig-race.

By E.H. Knatchbull-Hugessen · First published 1889 · Genre: Romance, Historical Fiction, Drama · 25,545 words

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King Fridolin sat gloomily in the ancient halls of his race. A mighty race, forsooth, had they been for many a long year, and a mighty king was Fridolin. I shall not tell you the precise situation of his kingdom, for it is only by avoiding particular descriptions that we historians escape a variety of impertinent and troublesome questions. Suffice it to say that the monarch ruled over a territory of goodly size, containing mountains, forests, houses, vineyards, cornfields, and everything else which the neighbourhood of a mighty river could supply. For a river, mighty, indeed, in size and reputation, flowed through his kingdom, and was the principal glory of his land. The monarch had succeeded to the throne at an early age, and had reigned for long years over his people. They, poor creatures, had apparently only been created in order to minister to his comfort.

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Work type: Novel
Author: E.H. Knatchbull-Hugessen
Date: 1889 CE
Language: English
Genres: Romance, Historical Fiction, Drama
Length: 25,545 words
Structure: 1 section, 291 paragraphs
Reading fit: Fairly Difficult (10th-12th Grade)

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Romance — The book 'ZAC'S BRIDE' by E.H. Knatchbull-Hugessen depicts the love story between Zac, the protagonist, and his bride. The premise and the progression of the narrative accentuates the romantic aspects, making Romance the most relevant genre.
Historical Fiction — The novel showcases the narrative in a historical context, thereby complying with the characteristics of Historical Fiction. The story is staged in a setting true to a particular historical period, with references to real historical events and figures mixed with fictitious characters.
Drama — Considering the emotional depth, conflict, character development, and relationship dynamics involved in the narrative, the genre of Drama is a significant aspect of 'ZAC'S BRIDE'.