Queen Lucia (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781162681283)

Queen Lucia is a novel written by E. F. Benson that was first published in 1920. The book is set in the fictional village of Riseholme, which is located in the English countryside. The story revolves around the character of Lucia, who is the self-proclaimed queen of Riseholme. She is a socialite who is obsessed with maintaining her status and reputation in the village.Lucia is a complex character who is both charming and manipulative. She is always trying to outdo her rivals and maintain her position as the most influential person in the village. The book follows her as she navigates the social scene in Riseholme, attending parties, hosting events, and trying to stay ahead of her rivals.The novel is a satire of the English upper class and their obsession with social status and etiquette. Benson uses humor and wit to poke fun at the characters and their ridiculous behavior. The book is also a commentary on the nature of power and the lengths people will go to maintain it.Overall, Queen Lucia is a witty and entertaining novel that provides a fascinating glimpse into the world of the English upper class in the early 20th century. It is a must-read for anyone interested in satire, social commentary, or English literature.It might be thought that even such activities as have here been indicated would be enough to occupy anyone so busily that he would positively not have time for more, but such was far from being the case with Mrs Lucas. Just as the painter Rubens amused himself with being the ambassador to the Court of St. James--a sufficient career in itself for most busy men--so Mrs Lucas amused herself, in the intervals of her pursuit of Art for Art's sake, with being not only an ambassador but a monarch.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Author: E. F. Benson
ISBN-10: 1162681284
ISBN-13: 9781162681283
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 218
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.84lbs
Size: 9.25h x 7.50w x 0.46d