The novel titled “Queen Victoria” is the story of the Queen of England beginning with her mother’s pregnancy and ending with Queen Victoria’s death. The author, Grace Greenwood, writes a fact driven story that emphasizes how the people of the Victorian era perceived their high royalty. This book was originally published in London in 1883, but was also printed again in New York.
The author mentions the way
the Queen viewed herself as a child as being “dull.” However, the text reveals
that her life was anything but that. Her days as a child were filled with
studying, working, exercising, and recreational playing. She was a very
modest woman in comparison to other woman in power. The book also explains that
the ““the lack of fortune in the family [as a child] was not an unmixed evil;
perhaps it was even one of the those disagreeable blessings in disguise.” She
was a thoughtful courteous woman from day one and was very family-orientated,
making sure to stay close with her siblings and mother. The text also quotes
one of Queen Victoria’s loyal subjects mentioning what a kind woman Queen
Victoria really was.
This piece of work portrays
the queen as the exception in Victorian royalty. The text repeats what a humble
role model she was for England and the random acts of kindness she gave to her
country. This specific text targets an English demographic, which is at least
college level.
The title of the
book is printed red and black ink and is illustrated by reproductions from
pictures in royal collections. This book is bound in a paperback format, which
is very cheap and flimsy. However, I do not think this was the original
binding. “Queen Victoria” has deckled edges that were once bound
together. There is lots of white space on each page, which shows the price.
Also, the paper used is a very thick cardboard. This book is 31 mm by 25 mm.
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