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Title: The Princess and Curdie

Note: Sequel to The Princess and the Goblin, #34339 , #708 , and #28941 (audiobook).

Note: There is an improved edition of this title, eBook #36612

Note: Reading ease score: 85.0 (6th grade). Easy to read.

Credits: Produced by Jo Churcher. HTML version by Al Haines.

Summary: "The Princess and Curdie" by George MacDonald is a fantasy novel likely written in the late 19th century. The story follows Curdie, a young miner, as he navigates the challenges and magical encounters in a world filled with strange creatures and mystical occurrences. Central to the narrative is Princess Irene, Curdie's connection to royalty, who brings depth and intrigue to his adventures. The opening of the novel introduces Curdie and his life on the mountain, where he works with his father as a miner. As they navigate their daily lives, the story touches on the wonders and terrors of nature, particularly the mountains, imbued with a sense of beauty and danger. It hints at Curdie’s past bravery against goblins that threatened the princess and sets the stage for an exploration of themes such as childhood innocence, the journey into adulthood, and moral character development. In encountering a white pigeon, which he wounds, Curdie reflects on innocence lost and the nature of harm versus protection, leading him to deeper realizations and foreshadowing his forthcoming adventures with Princess Irene and her enigmatic great-great-grandmother. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: MacDonald, George, 1824-1905

EBook No.: 709

Published: Nov 1, 1996

Downloads: 317

Language: English

Subject: Fantasy literature

Subject: Fairy tales

Subject: Children's stories

LoCC: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.

This edition has images.

Title: The Princess and Curdie

Note: Sequel to The Princess and the Goblin, #34339 , #708 , and #28941 (audiobook).

Note: There is an improved edition of this title, eBook #36612

Note: Reading ease score: 85.0 (6th grade). Easy to read.

Credits: Produced by Jo Churcher. HTML version by Al Haines.

Summary: "The Princess and Curdie" by George MacDonald is a fantasy novel likely written in the late 19th century. The story follows Curdie, a young miner, as he navigates the challenges and magical encounters in a world filled with strange creatures and mystical occurrences. Central to the narrative is Princess Irene, Curdie's connection to royalty, who brings depth and intrigue to his adventures. The opening of the novel introduces Curdie and his life on the mountain, where he works with his father as a miner. As they navigate their daily lives, the story touches on the wonders and terrors of nature, particularly the mountains, imbued with a sense of beauty and danger. It hints at Curdie’s past bravery against goblins that threatened the princess and sets the stage for an exploration of themes such as childhood innocence, the journey into adulthood, and moral character development. In encountering a white pigeon, which he wounds, Curdie reflects on innocence lost and the nature of harm versus protection, leading him to deeper realizations and foreshadowing his forthcoming adventures with Princess Irene and her enigmatic great-great-grandmother. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: MacDonald, George, 1824-1905

EBook No.: 709

Published: Nov 1, 1996

Downloads: 317

Language: English

Subject: Fantasy literature

Subject: Fairy tales

Subject: Children's stories

LoCC: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.