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Dedication explained
The author dedicates the romance to a fantastical, exalted figure—Titania XXVII, Queen of Faerie—praising her grace and affection as the inspiration for the story.
What happens
The author dedicates the romance to a fantastical, exalted figure—Titania XXVII, Queen of Faerie—praising her grace and affection as the inspiration for the story.
Key passages
“To Her High Loveliness Titania XXVII By her own grace Queen of Faerie, Commander of the Bath; Grand Medallion of Merit; Litterarum Humanarum Doctor; Fidei Extensor; etc. , etc. Of whose faith and fond affection this romance was surely born”
This romance is dedicated to the magnificent Titania XXVII, the self-proclaimed Queen of Faerie, who holds many honorary titles and whose loving faith inspired the story.
The dedication uses elaborate, ironic titles to honor a fictional fairy queen, suggesting the romance is a playful or allegorical tribute.