The Princess by Tennyson 1890 Ornate Hm Caldwell Company New York

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The Princess by Tennyson 1890 Ornate HM Caldwell Company New York
Measurements are 4.25” X .8”
6.5”.
The Princess: A … Read more The Princess by Tennyson 1890 Ornate HM Caldwell Company New York
Measurements are 4.25” X .8”
6.5”.
The Princess: A Medley, by Alfred, Lord Tennyson, is a narrative poem about Princess Ida, who founds a women's university to champion female autonomy and intellectualism. The Prince, to whom she was betrothed as a child, infiltrates her all-female institution by disguising himself and his friends as women. Their discovery leads to conflict and ultimately a war, but as Ida's students nurse the injured men, they discover love and the possibility of harmonious partnership between men and women, leading to the Princess agreeing to marry the Prince on the condition that they promote women's rights. 
Plot Summary
1. A Utopian Vision: The story centers on Princess Ida, who establishes a university for women in a secluded castle, determined to achieve intellectual and social independence from men.
2. Infiltration: A Prince, to whom Ida was betrothed in infancy, travels with his friends to her university. To gain entry and understand her rejection of the marriage, the Prince and his friends disguise themselves as women.
3. Discovery and Conflict: Their deception is revealed, sparking chaos. The situation escalates into a threat of war between Ida's kingdom and the Prince's father.
4. Love and Resolution: During the conflict, the university becomes a makeshift hospital, where the women nurse the injured men. In this setting, love blossoms between the Prince and Princess Ida.
5. A New Harmony: The poem concludes with the Princess agreeing to marry the Prince, on the understanding that their union will also fight for the equality of men and women, suggesting true fulfillment comes from collaboration, not conflict. 
Themes
* Women's Rights and Education
: The poem directly addresses the importance of higher education for women and their right to intellectual and social autonomy. 
* Gender Roles and Equality
: It explores the rigid gender roles imposed by Victorian society and proposes that a harmonious future depends on a balanced partnership between the sexes. 
* Love and Duty
: The story examines the balance between personal ambition, love, and duty, showing how the personal love between the Prince and Princess helps resolve the broader societal conflict. See less