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Thomas Mann's 'Royal Highness' is a satirical yet profound exploration of dynastic decline and societal transformation in pre-World War I Europe. Through the fictional principality of Grimmburg, Mann crafts a narrative that blends classical realism with incisive social critique, echoing both the nuanced prose of Dickens and the perceptivity of Dostoevsky. The novel delves into the life of Prince K...