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The Princess and the Goblin

Author
George MacDonald
Read by
Raphael Croft
Language
English
Length
4 hours 7 minutes
ISBN
9781802566185
Published
15 May 2025
Imprint
Sovereign
  • goblin
  • princes
  • fairy tale
  • children
  • magic
  • bedtime
  • stories
  • folklore
  • good and evil
  • Magic Princess

Description

The Princess and the Goblin by George MacDonald is a enchanting fantasy novel blending adventure and moral depth. Princess Irene, a curious young girl, discovers a hidden connection to her magical great-great-grandmother, who guides her with wisdom and protection. Meanwhile, the kingdom faces a sinister threat from subterranean goblins plotting to invade the surface. With the help of Curdie, a brave miner boy who uncovers the goblins’ plans, Irene navigates danger and self-discovery. MacDonald weaves themes of courage, faith, and loyalty into a tale rich with symbolism and wonder. The story’s imaginative world and timeless lessons highlight the power of inner strength and trust in unseen forces. A pioneering work of children’s fantasy, The Princess and the Goblin captivates readers with its blend of suspense, magic, and profound insight.

Author

George MacDonald (1824–1905) was a Scottish novelist, poet, and Congregational minister who helped invent modern fantasy. A mentor to Lewis Carroll, he wrote fairy tales and adult romances in which goodness has texture and evil has weather. The Princess and the Goblin and The Princess and Curdie remain doorways into a kindly, serious magic — stories that treat children as capable of wonder and of courage.

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