The Saint's Tragedy

The Saint's Tragedy: Or The True Story of Elizabeth of Hungary is a historical novel written by Charles Kingsley Jr. and published in 1848. The book is based on the life of Saint Elizabeth of Hungary, who was a princess and a devout Christian in the 13th century. The novel tells the story of Elizabeth's life, from her childhood as a princess to her marriage to Louis IV of Thuringia and her eventual canonization as a saint. The book explores Elizabeth's religious beliefs and her dedication to helping the poor and sick, as well as her struggles with her husband and the political turmoil of the time.Kingsley Jr. portrays Elizabeth as a strong and compassionate woman, who is willing to sacrifice her own happiness for the sake of others. The book also delves into the themes of love, faith, and sacrifice, and explores the tension between worldly desires and spiritual devotion.Overall, The Saint's Tragedy is a powerful and moving novel that offers a glimpse into the life of a remarkable woman and the challenges she faced in her pursuit of holiness.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.