Temporal Power: A Study in Supremacy

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Corelli, Marie, 1855-1924

Language:

English

Physical Description:

1 online resource : multiple file formats

Place of Publication:

Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg,

Summary:

"Temporal Power: A Study in Supremacy" by Marie Corelli is a philosophical novel written during the late 19th century. The book explores themes of power, monarchy, and the nature of humanity through the contemplation of a king who wrestles with the burdens of his royal duties and the expectations placed upon him by society. Central to the opening portion is the character of a king who reflects on the contradictions inherent in human life, the responsibilities of leadership, and the sacrifices demanded by position and privilege. At the start of the novel, the king sits alone in a palace, observing the beauty of nature while grappling with deep thoughts about his existence and role as a ruler. He recalls poignant memories, including his tumultuous feelings surrounding love and duty. The conversation he has with his tutor reflects a youthful curiosity about power and supremacy, questioning the very nature of kingship. This leads to an exploration of the king's dissatisfaction with the superficial trappings of power and the painful awareness of his own loneliness. The opening highlights the tension between personal desire and public duty, setting the stage for the king's resolve to break free from the constraints of conventional royal life in favor of a more authentic existence. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Credits:

Text file produced by Charles Adarondo and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team HTML file produced by David Widger

Notes:

Reading ease score: 68.5 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.

Release date is 2004-11-01