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The Princess and the Goblin

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The Princess and the Goblin

By: George MacDonald
Narrated by: Frederick Davidson
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About this listen

 Admired by J. R. R. Tolkien and C. S. Lewis, and considered by W. H. Auden to be "the only English children's book in the same class as the Alice books", The Princess and the Goblin is a classic example of 19th-century children's literary fairy tales. This is an ageless story of courage and loyalty, beauty and honor, mystery and divinity, and above all, the conflict of good and evil.

The discovery of a secret stairway running to the top of the castle leads Princess Irene to a revelation even more weighty than the fiendish plans of the goblin community that miner boy Curdie has discovered. Will the Princess and Curdie understand the significance of what they have found, or will Harelip and the goblins successfully execute their evil plan?

Recommended for children aged 4 to 94.

(P)1988 Blackstone Audio Inc. Classics Fantasy Fiction Literature & Fiction Science Fiction & Fantasy Royalty

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What a wonderful fairy tale, as engaging for adults as it is for children. The reader does an excellent job.

An entrancing bedtime story

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Lovey story and great narrator. Only problem was chapters inside chapters I wish they wouldn't do that.

"The Princess and the Goblin" is a beloved classic that has captivated readers for generations. The story follows Princess Irene and her friend Curdie as they embark on a thrilling quest to save their kingdom from goblins. The book features richly detailed world-building, memorable characters, and a unique narrative that weaves together mythology, folklore, and fantasy. The story explores themes of faith, morality, and courage, with a sense of wonder and optimism. Overall, it's a must-read for fans of fantasy and adventure literature, suitable for readers of all ages who enjoy classic literature.Lovey story and great narrator. Only problem was chapters inside chapters I wish they wouldn't do that.

Such an enchanting story.

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I love this book, it brings me back to my childhood and is an easy read/listen .

beautiful classic

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It was the sort of book that you wouldn't be able to tell what was going to happen next. Everything was unexpected. I thought it was a really good book- I really liked it.

Wonderful description

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I just can’t get past the first chapter his voice is Extremely Posh & British considering it is aimed at Children it is completely un engaging, boring
Just awful sorry 😔
Find a book you and your child enjoy and read that instead together

Really awful narration

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