She surpassed all the other princesses in natural abilities as well as in strength of mind and character. She had received an education more masculine than feminine, for she had shared the studies of her brother Theodore. Our authoress is a good story-teller. She did not handle her subject with the tips of her fingers. She did not work every sentence up to that excruciating perfection which alone pleased the fastidious ear of the poet.
Few writers can work out so charming a narrative from so scanty materials.
Maria Alexandraona, Empress of Russia Her early life was as free and unfettered as it is possible to imagine. The merry young girl, who laughed at court etiquette, and refused to be made into a prim, stately princess, was a general favorite. For explanation of the sizing, see etching sizes . To see more etchings, click on one of the categories below. For more information about our etchings, or if you'd like to ask about images not listed here, e-mail us.