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A Princess Of Java: A Tale Of The Far East (1887)

A Princess Of Java: A Tale Of The Far East (1887)

Higginson, Sarah Jane

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ISBN10: 1166484122
ISBN13: 9781166484125
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 446
Weight: 1.31
Height: 0.90 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
A Princess of Java: A Tale of the Far East is a novel written by Sarah Jane Higginson in 1887. The story is set in the exotic land of Java and follows the life of a young princess named Raden Ayu. Raden Ayu is a beautiful and intelligent princess who is loved by her people. However, her life takes a turn when she is forced to marry a prince from a neighboring kingdom in order to secure an alliance between the two kingdoms.The novel explores the themes of love, sacrifice, and duty as Raden Ayu navigates her new life as a princess and wife. She faces many challenges, including jealousy from the prince's other wives and the pressure to produce an heir. Despite these obstacles, Raden Ayu remains true to herself and her beliefs.The novel also delves into the culture and traditions of Java, providing readers with a glimpse into the rich history and customs of the Far East. Higginson's vivid descriptions of the landscape and people of Java transport readers to a different time and place.Overall, A Princess of Java is a captivating tale of love and duty set against the backdrop of a fascinating and exotic land.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.

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