The Lost Prince (Annotated)
Enriched Edition. A Samavian Adventure of Exile, Secret Missions, Youthful Courage, and the Quest to Restore a Lost KingdomBy Francis Hodgson Burnett
Length12h 15m
About this audiobook
The Lost Prince (1915) is a stirring romance of exile, loyalty, and political awakening, centered on Marco Loristan and his friend The Rat as they traverse Europe carrying a secret message for the restoration of the lost kingdom of Samavia. Written in Burnett's lucid, emotionally charged prose, the novel blends adventure fiction with the moral earnestness of Edwardian children's literature, placing youthful courage within a world shadowed by war, nationalism, and dynastic memory. Frances Hodgson Burnett, best known for Little Lord Fauntleroy and The Secret Garden, was deeply interested in childhood as a site of moral imagination and transformative power. Born in England and later resident in America, she lived between cultures, a circumstance that sharpened her sensitivity to displacement, inheritance, and belonging. The Lost Prince reflects these concerns, while also revealing her fascination with aristocratic ideals, spiritual discipline, and the capacity of children to redeem fractured societies. This book is warmly recommended to readers who value historical adventure with ethical depth. Though less famous than Burnett's garden novels, it offers a compelling study of courage, secrecy, and idealism, and remains especially rewarding for those interested in classic children's literature, political romance, and the imaginative geography of prewar Europe.
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.
- An Author Biography reveals milestones in the author's life, illuminating the personal insights behind the text.
- 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
Rating★★★★ 4.0 (4.3K)
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GenreChildren's Literature
Length12 hrs 15 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateJan 22, 2018
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1Introduction
2Introduction
3Synopsis
4Historical Context
5Author Biography
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6I The New Lodgers At No. 7 Philibert Place
7II A Young Citizen of the World
8III The Legend of the Lost Prince
9IV The Rat
10V "Silence is Still the Order"
11VI The Drill and the Secret Party
12VII "The Lamp is Lighted!"
13VIII An Exciting Game
14IX "It is Not a Game"
15X The Rat—And Samavia
16XI "Come With Me"
17XII "Only Two Boys"
18XIII Loristan Attends a Drill of the Squad, and Marco Meets a Samavian
19XIV Marco Does Not Answer
20XV A Sound in a Dream
21XVI The Rat to the Rescue
22XVII "It is a Very Bad Sign"
23XVIII "Cities and Faces"
24XIX "That is One!"
25XX Marco Goes to the Opera
26XXI "Help!"
27XXII A Night Vigil
28XXIII The Silver Horn
29XXIV "How Shall We Find Him?"
30XXV A Voice in the Night
31XXVI Across the Frontier
32XXVII "It is the Lost Prince! It is Ivor!"
33XXVIII "Extra! Extra! Extra!"
34XXIX 'Twixt Night and Morning
35XXX The Game is at an End
36XXXI "The Son of Stefan Loristan"
37Analysis
38Reflection
39Memorable Quotes
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