The Princess and the Goblin: With 1920 Edition Original Illustrations
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ISBN10: 9355229003
ISBN13: 9789355229007
Publisher: Classy Publishing
Published: Jul 4 2026
Pages: 196
Weight: 0.59
Height: 0.42 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
ISBN13: 9789355229007
Publisher: Classy Publishing
Published: Jul 4 2026
Pages: 196
Weight: 0.59
Height: 0.42 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
George MacDonald's The Princess and the Goblin is a classic Victorian children's fantasy about Eight-year-old Princess Irene, while exploring the castle, Irene finds a secret staircase leading to a high tower where she meets her mysterious great-great-grandmother, an ancient, beautiful woman who spins magic thread from a fire of roses. Deep beneath the mountain lives a race of vengeful goblins who were once human but retreated underground after being taxed by a former king. They plot to kidnap the princess and flood the human mines. Irene teams up with Curdie, a brave and resourceful young miner boy. Guided by a magical invisible thread given to her by her grandmother, Irene must rescue Curdie and thwart the goblins' plan to seize the kingdom. The story explores bravery, faith, and the triumph of good over evil, offering a pioneering fantasy world that influenced C.S. Lewis and J.R.R. Tolkien.
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