His Most Gracious Majesty King Edward VII (Annotated)
Enriched Edition. Biography: His Royal Highness The Prince of WalesBy Marie Belloc Lowndes
Length10h 20m
About this audiobook
His Most Gracious Majesty King Edward VII is a reverent biographical portrait of the monarch whose brief reign came to symbolize tact, sociability, and imperial self-confidence after the long Victorian age. Written in lucid, ceremonious prose, the book belongs to the tradition of early twentieth-century royal biography: part historical narrative, part character study, and part public commemoration. Lowndes presents Edward not merely as a sovereign but as a social and diplomatic presence, attentive to courtly ritual, European relations, and the changing temper of Britain in the years before the Great War. Marie Belloc Lowndes, better known today for her psychological fiction and journalistic acuity, was well placed to write such a work. Born into an intellectually distinguished Anglo-French family and formed by the literary culture of late Victorian and Edwardian London, she possessed both social awareness and a keen eye for public reputation. Her experience as a writer attentive to manners, atmosphere, and character informs the book's polished depiction of kingship. This volume is recommended to readers interested in Edwardian culture, monarchy, and the literary shaping of royal memory. It offers not a detached modern biography, but a historically revealing account of how Edward VII was admired, interpreted, and memorialized by his contemporaries.
This enriched edition has been carefully crafted to add value to your reading experience.
- A succinct Introduction situates the work's timeless appeal and themes.
- The Synopsis outlines the central plot, highlighting key developments without spoiling critical twists.
- A detailed Historical Context immerses you in the era's events and influences that shaped the writing.
- A thorough Analysis dissects symbols, motifs, and character arcs to unearth underlying meanings.
- Reflection questions prompt you to engage personally with the work's messages, connecting them to modern life.
- Hand‐picked Memorable Quotes shine a spotlight on moments of literary brilliance.
- Interactive footnotes clarify unusual references, historical allusions, and archaic phrases for an effortless, more informed read.
Audiobook details
GenreBiography and Memoir
Length10 hrs 20 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateJun 11, 2018
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1Introduction
2Introduction
3Synopsis
4Historical Context
5His Most Gracious Majesty King Edward VII (pt. 1)
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6His Most Gracious Majesty King Edward VII (pt. 2)
7His Most Gracious Majesty King Edward VII (pt. 3)
8His Most Gracious Majesty King Edward VII (pt. 4)
9Analysis
10Reflection
11Memorable Quotes
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