The Princess Sophia by E. F. Benson

Read now or download (free!)

Choose how to read this book Url Size
Read online (web) https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/58150.html.images 456 kB
EPUB3 (E-readers incl. Send-to-Kindle) https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/58150.epub3.images 690 kB
EPUB (older E-readers) https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/58150.epub.images 691 kB
EPUB (no images, older E-readers) https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/58150.epub.noimages 218 kB
Kindle https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/58150.kf8.images 820 kB
older Kindles https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/58150.kindle.images 783 kB
Plain Text UTF-8 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/58150.txt.utf-8 420 kB
Download HTML (zip) https://www.gutenberg.org/cache/epub/58150/pg58150-h.zip 658 kB
There may be more files related to this item.

About this eBook

Author Benson, E. F. (Edward Frederic), 1867-1940
Title The Princess Sophia
Note Reading ease score: 76.8 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Credits Produced by Chuck Greif and the Online Distributed
Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was
produced from images available at The Internet Archive)
Summary "The Princess Sophia" by E. F. Benson is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story revolves around Princess Sophia of the independent principality of Rhodopé, a fictional place situated on the Adriatic coast. The narrative delves into her upbringing, her rebellious spirit, and the complex dynamics with her father, Prince Demetrius. Central themes include the interplay of power, family legacy, and the nature of romance and duty, especially as the intriguing character of Prince Petros enters her life. The opening of the novel introduces the political backdrop of Rhodopé during a time of tension between Greece and Turkey, emphasizing the neutrality maintained by Prince Leonard, Sophia’s father. We learn about the peculiarities of the principality and the challenges faced by its rulers, particularly the influence of Princess Sophia, who showcases a free-spirited, independent nature from a young age. Her father’s authoritarian demeanor sharply contrasts with her vibrant personality, setting the stage for a story that mixes adventure, political intrigue, and the complexities of royal life. The initial chapters paint a vivid picture of Sophia's formative years, hinting at her future conflicts and romantic entanglements as she navigates her duties as a princess while remaining true to her spirited self. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PR: Language and Literatures: English literature
Subject Princesses -- Fiction
Subject Gambling -- Fiction
Subject Imaginary places -- Europe, Eastern -- Fiction
Category Text
EBook-No. 58150
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Jan 24, 2021
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
Downloads 60 downloads in the last 30 days.
Project Gutenberg eBooks are always free!