The Princess and the Goblin and The Princess and Curdie : Children's Fantasy Classics with Original Illustrations
Overview
The Princess and the Goblin by George MacDonald 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. 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. 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 Princess and Curdie by George MacDonald is the classic 1883 sequel to The Princess and the Goblin. It follows Princess Irene and the miner boy Curdie, now a few years older, as they face a growing darkness within the king's own palace. Curdie is tasked to rescue King Papa, who is being slowly poisoned by his own ministers and corrupt court officials. The Princess and the Goblin and The Princess and Curdie are classic stories of magic, mystery, and adventure in a fairy-tale world. This story is highly regarded for its magical, yet deeply moral, storyline and serves as a classic example of Victorian fantasy literature.
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Details
- ISBN-13: 9789355227423
- ISBN-10: 9355227426
- Publisher: Classy Publishing
- Publish Date: July 2026
- Dimensions: 9 x 6 x 0.83 inches
- Shipping Weight: 1.19 pounds
- Page Count: 404
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