King John of Jingalo: The Story of a Monarch in Difficulties

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King John of Jingalo: The Story of a Monarch in Difficulties

by Laurence Housman

EN·~12 hours

Chapters

Description

In the quiet of his private chambers, King John of Jingalo begins each day with a ritual that mirrors the weight of his crown. After a solitary breakfast, he checks the newspaper and his watch, reminders that his responsibilities never truly pause. The kingdom he governs is restless, burdened by long‑standing traditions that demand more than ceremonial presence, and the king feels the strain of trying to steer change while remaining bound by constitutional limits. His meticulous, almost compulsive scheduling hints at a mind constantly juggling duty and doubt.

Across the table, the queen moves through her own ordered world of letters and appointments, offering a calmer counterpoint to the king’s anxious precision. Their interactions, marked by polite queries and shared silences, reveal a partnership built on ritual as much as affection. Descriptions of the king’s dignified yet tentative smile and his middle‑aged bearing suggest a ruler who carries his authority with a gentle, almost shy, grace—an image that invites listeners to explore the delicate balance between personal habit and the heavy mantle of monarchy.

Details

Language

en

Duration

~12 hours (695K characters)

Publisher of text edition

Project Gutenberg

Credits

Produced by Suzanne Shell, Mary Meehan and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net

Release date

2006-06-04

Rights

Public domain in the USA.

About the author

Laurence Housman

Laurence Housman

1865–1959

A versatile English writer and illustrator, he moved easily between fairy tales, plays, poetry, and political writing. He is also remembered for his energetic support of women's suffrage, which gave his public life a strong moral edge.

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