The Princess
The Princess: A Medley, first published in 1847, is a long narrative poem by Alfred Tennyson. During a summer festival at an English country house, a group of young people take turns telling a story: a prince betrothed in childhood to a princess who has founded a university for women from which men are banned. He and two friends steal into it disguised as women, with comic and then serious results. The blank verse is broken by lyric songs, among them "Tears, Idle Tears" and "Now Sleeps the Crimson Petal." Tennyson treats the debate on women's education with gentle irony and real sympathy. The full text is available to read online in your browser on Vinteuil, and the opening pages are free.
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Frequently asked questions about The Princess
The Princess by Alfred, Lord Tennyson can be read online on Vinteuil, directly in your browser. The first chapter is free for everyone; the complete book is included in Vinteuil Reading ($4.99/month or $39.99/year) or yours forever for $2.99.
Can I read The Princess online?
Yes. The Princess opens right on this page, in a reader designed for long reading: adjustable text size, light, sepia and dark themes, a clickable table of contents and your place saved when you are signed in. No download or app is needed.
Is The Princess free to read on Vinteuil?
The first chapter of The Princess is free, without an account. To read the whole book, either buy its online reading for $2.99 (£2.99 in the UK) and keep it forever, or subscribe to Vinteuil Reading for $4.99/month (£4.99/month in the UK) or $39.99/year, with 1 month free for new subscribers. The subscription opens every book in the library and can be cancelled at any time.
Is The Princess in the public domain?
Yes. The Princess by Alfred, Lord Tennyson is a public-domain work. Vinteuil offers a carefully prepared digital edition made for comfortable reading on screen.
How long does it take to read The Princess?
About 1 h 47 min of reading, at an average reading pace. Your place is saved automatically when you are signed in, so you can read in several sittings and on several devices.
What kind of book is The Princess?
The Princess by Alfred, Lord Tennyson is filed under "Poetry" in the Vinteuil library.
