| Author |
MacDonald, George, 1824-1905 |
| Title |
The Light Princess
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 80.9 (6th grade). Easy to read.
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| Credits |
Produced by Jo Churcher. HTML version by Al Haines.
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| Summary |
"The Light Princess" by George MacDonald is a whimsical fairy tale written during the Victorian era. This enchanting work features the theme of a princess who is cursed with the inability to have any gravity, resulting in a life filled with laughter but devoid of genuine emotion. The story intricately weaves joy, love, and the quest for self-discovery, exploring profound themes in a light-hearted manner. The plot revolves around a young princess born from a king and queen who, after a careless omission during her christening, falls prey to a malevolent curse by her spiteful aunt, the witch Princess Makemnoit. Stripped of her weight, she floats away from serious situations, evoking laughter and consternation among her family. As the story unfolds, the princess's carefree nature brings whimsical chaos to her kingdom, eventually leading to her meeting with a brave prince. Their relationship blooms through shared adventures and a newfound love for the lake where she can feel her lost gravity. In a dramatic climax, it is through love that she ultimately regains her gravity, realizing that true happiness is intertwined with the emotions she once lacked, culminating in a joyous reconciliation with her identity and family. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
PR: Language and Literatures: English literature
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| LoC Class |
PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres
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| Subject |
Fairy tales
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| Subject |
Children's stories, English
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| Subject |
Fairy tales -- Great Britain
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
697 |
| Release Date |
Oct 1, 1996 |
| Most Recently Updated |
Jan 1, 2021 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads |
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