Princess Napraxine, Volume 3 (of 3) by Ouida
"Princess Napraxine, Volume 3 (of 3)" by Ouida is a novel written in the late 19th century. This concluding volume centers around the life of Yseulte, a young woman who has recently married Count Othmar, and explores the complexities of their relationship amidst the opulent yet isolating social landscape of Paris. Themes of love, ambition, and the struggles against societal expectations permeate the narrative as Yseulte navigates her new life while grapplingwith her emotions and Othmar's indifferent demeanor. The opening portion of the novel introduces Yseulte’s transition from a secluded existence at Amyôt to the lively social environment of Paris, where her husband Othmar expects her to fulfill the demanding role of a countess. We see her efforts to acclimatize while feeling the weight of societal scrutiny, revealed through conversations with Baron Friederich Othmar, who advises her on the significance of her influence over her husband. As social events unfold, Yseulte's innocence clashes with the reality of her husband's emotional distance and his past life, highlighted by her anxiety over rumors involving Othmar and the enigmatic Princess Napraxine. This section effectively sets the stage for the unfolding drama of love, ambition, and the personal sacrifices that accompany high society. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Ouida, 1839-1908 |
|---|---|
| Title | Princess Napraxine, Volume 3 (of 3) |
| Note | Reading ease score: 72.7 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Credits | Produced by MWS, Christopher Wright and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PR: Language and Literatures: English literature |
| Subject | Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 50849 |
| Release Date | Jan 5, 2016 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 106 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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