The Rose And The Ring by William Makepeace Thackeray

A Fireside Pantomime for Great and Small Children

The story is a satirical fairy tale set in the fictional kingdoms of Paflagonia and Crim Tartary, where a series of comedic and whimsical events unfold around a magical ring and a rose that bestow beauty and charm on their possessors. The narrative follows the misadventures of various royal characters, including the vain and foolish Prince Giglio and the kind-hearted Princess Rosalba, as they navigate love, jealousy, and mistaken identities. Through a blend of humor and irony, the tale explores themes of vanity, power, and the folly of human nature, ultimately leading to a resolution where true love and virtue triumph over superficiality and deceit.

Published
1855
Nationality
British
Length
Short
Pages
150-200
Original Language
English
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Alternate Titles
- Pierścień I Róża
- The Rose and the Ring

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