The Princess

The Princess is a narrative poem written by Alfred Lord Tennyson, first published in 1847. The poem tells the story of a princess who is brought up in isolation by her father, the king, and his council of women. She is educated in the arts and sciences and taught to reject the traditional roles and expectations of women.As she grows older, the princess becomes disillusioned with her sheltered life and yearns for freedom and independence. She meets a prince who shares her ideals and they fall in love. However, their love is threatened by the conflict between the sexes and the societal expectations placed upon them.The poem explores themes of gender roles, societal expectations, and the struggle for individual freedom and autonomy. It is written in Tennyson's signature style, with rich and evocative language, and features a range of poetic forms including blank verse, song, and ballad.The Princess was well received upon its publication and has since become a classic of Victorian literature. It has been adapted for the stage and screen, and its themes continue to resonate with modern audiences.A prince I was, blue-eyed, and fair in face, Of temper amorous, as the first of May, With lengths of yellow ringlet, like a girl, For on my cradle shone the Northern star.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.