
THE SLIM PRINCESS
I. WOMAN IN MOROVENIA
II. KALORA'S AFFLICTION
III. THE CRUELTY OF LAW
IV. THE GARDEN PARTY
V. HE ARRIVES
VI. HE DEPARTS
VII. THE ONLY KOLDO
VIII. BY MESSENGER
Set in the imagined kingdom of Morovenia—a place where ancient mosques share sidewalks with gleaming motorcars—the novel opens with a sharp satire of cultural clashes and rigid gender expectations. In this society a woman’s worth is measured by her rolling figure; the plump are praised, while the slender are considered a curiosity. Against this backdrop, the governor’s two daughters embody the extremes: Jeneka, whose generous curves draw admiring verses, and her sister, a delicate and unusually thin girl whose very existence challenges the nation’s entrenched ideals.
As the story unfolds, the thin princess finds herself thrust into a world that both ridicules and fascinates her, prompting a series of comic encounters and subtle rebellions. Through witty dialogue and gentle romance, the narrative explores how beauty standards shape identity, while hinting at the transformative power of compassion and unexpected allies. Listeners will enjoy a light‑hearted yet thoughtful journey that questions tradition with charm and humor.
Language
en
Duration
~2 hours (123K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Credits
Produced by Rick Niles, John Hagerson, Amy Petri and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team.
Release date
2004-02-01
Rights
Public domain in the USA.

1866–1944
Known for sharp, funny observations about American life, this Indiana-born writer turned everyday ambition and small-town manners into lively satire. His best-known work, Fables in Slang, helped make him one of the most popular humorists of his era.
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