The Nine Days' Queen

Book excerpt: The Nine Days' Queen is a dramatic poem by British writer Mrs. Frederick Prideaux. The poem tells the story of Lady Jane Grey, who was briefly queen of England in 1553 before she was overthrown and executed. The work is structured as a series of vivid tableaux that capture the key moments of Jane's tragic life. The Nine Days' Queen is a poignant exploration of power, politics, and the human cost of ambition. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.