Royal Highness (1909)

Royal Highness is a novel written by the German author Thomas Mann and first published in 1909. The story is set in a fictional European kingdom and follows the life of a young prince, Klaus Heinrich, who is expected to become the next ruler.Klaus Heinrich is a sensitive and intelligent young man who struggles with the weight of his royal responsibilities and the expectations placed upon him by his family and society. He finds solace in the company of his tutor, the philosopher and poet, Dr. Kaspar. Together, they explore the nature of power, love, and the human condition.As Klaus Heinrich grows older, he becomes increasingly aware of the political and social tensions in his kingdom. He falls in love with a young woman named Imma Spoelmann, who is not of noble birth, and must navigate the complex rules of courtship and marriage in order to be with her.Throughout the novel, Mann explores themes of duty, love, and the search for meaning in a world that can often seem cruel and arbitrary. He also offers a critique of the rigid class system and social conventions of his time, suggesting that true happiness and fulfillment can only be found by breaking free from these constraints and embracing one's own individuality.Overall, Royal Highness is a beautifully written and thought-provoking novel that offers a timeless meditation on the human condition and the complexities of power and love.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.