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Prince Otto is a novel written by Robert Louis Stevenson first published in 1885.
Prince Otto of Grünewald is an apathetic and indolent prince of a distant and small country. He falls victim to treachery and palace affairs while leaving the government in the hands of his wife and a disturbing minister.
The weak prince will have to deal with court conspiracy or commoner revolution as he becomes aware of his essential role in ensuring the welfare and future of his people.
"You shall seek in vain upon the map of Europe for the bygone state of Grünewald. An independent principality, an infinitesimal member of the German Empire, she played, for several centuries, her part in the discord of Europe; and, at last, in the ripeness of time and at the spiriting of several bald diplomatists, vanished like a morning ghost. Less fortunate than Poland, she left not a regret behind her; and the very memory of her boundaries has faded."
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Courtly intrigue meets romantic hesitation in a polished, under-read Stevenson. The pleasures here are tonal: wit, irony, and the soft power of image over force. It is less a swordfight than a negotiation, where appearances and affections shape policy.
Image management and vibe-based politics dominate discourse. This novel shows the costs of charm and the labor behind seeming effortless.
Influence over intimidation.
Masks, cues, reputation.
A subtler Stevenson.
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Adventure with psychological bite and elegant pace; bright islands and darker streets.
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