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Princess

Princess

Written by: Alfred Lord Tennyson
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In Alfred Tennysons captivating serio-comic narrative poem The Princess, published in 1847, we follow the journey of a bold and heroic princess who rejects the male-dominated world to establish a groundbreaking womens university, where men are strictly prohibited. When her betrothed prince, along with two friends, disguises themselves as female students to infiltrate the university, their true identities are soon uncovered. What follows is a thrilling tale of escape and a dramatic battle for the princesss love.Copyright Comedy and Fairy Tales Art Social Sciences
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