The Rose And The Ring - William Makepeace Thackeray - Bog

The Rose and the Ring is a satirical fairy tale written by William Makepeace Thackeray. The story is set in the imaginary kingdoms of Paflagonia and Crim Tartary, and follows the adventures of two young princesses, Angelica and Rosalba, who are switched at birth by a fairy. Angelica, who is supposed to be queen of Paflagonia, grows up in poverty in Crim Tartary, while Rosalba, who is supposed to be queen of Crim Tartary, grows up in luxury in Paflagonia. The story is full of witty commentary on royalty, society, and human nature. Thackeray pokes fun at the absurdity of the royal court, with its pomp and ceremony, and the vanity and greed of the aristocracy. He also explores themes of love, friendship, and loyalty, as the two princesses navigate their way through their respective kingdoms.The Rose and the Ring is a charming and entertaining tale that will appeal to readers of all ages. Thackeray's writing is humorous and engaging, and the story is full of memorable characters and surprising twists and turns. Whether you are a fan of fairy tales or just looking for a fun and lighthearted read, this book is sure to delight.Between the kingdoms of Paflagonia and Crim Tartary, there lived a mysterious personage, who was known in those countries as the Fairy Blackstick, from the ebony wand or crutch which she carried; on which she rode to the moon sometimes, or upon other excursions of business or pleasure, and with which she performed her wonders. When she was young, and had been first taught the art of conjuring by the necromancer, her father, she was always practicing her skill, whizzing about from one kingdom to another upon her black stick, and conferring her fairy favors upon this Prince or that.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.