The Princess: Or The Beguine (1855)

By Sydney Owenson Morgan and Lady Morgan

Book Overview

The Princess: Or The Beguine is a novel written by Sydney Morgan-Owenson and published in 1855. The story follows the life of Princess Hinda, the daughter of a powerful Indian king, who is forced to flee her homeland after her father is killed in battle. Hinda's journey takes her to Europe, where she is taken in by a group of nuns and becomes a beguine, a laywoman who lives a religious life without taking vows.As Hinda adjusts to her new life, she must navigate the challenges of living in a foreign land and reconciling her Indian heritage with her new Christian faith. She also finds herself caught up in a love triangle between two men: the dashing Count de Vere and the kind-hearted Father Ambrose.Throughout the novel, Morgan-Owenson explores themes of identity, faith, and love in a multicultural world. The Princess: Or The Beguine is a compelling story that offers a unique perspective on the clash of cultures in the 19th century.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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 116724088X
• ISBN13: 9781167240881
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 548 Pages
• Weight: 1.60 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.1" x 6.0" x 9.0"