Royal Highness

Interesting Facts

• The novel describes the fictional duchy of Grimmsburg, which is in a state of economic decline.
• The main character, Prince Klaus Heinrich, is forced to marry the wealthy heiress Imma Sparger to save the duchy from bankruptcy.
• The book explores themes of duty, love, and personal sacrifice, while also critiquing the social and political structures of the time.
• Thomas Mann uses irony and satire to depict aristocratic society and its problems.
• The novel was written between the two world wars and reflects the political instability and social changes of that time.