The Princess And The Goblin - George Macdonald - Bog

The Princess and the Goblin is a classic children's fantasy novel written by George MacDonald. The story follows the adventures of a young princess named Irene, who lives in a castle in the mountains with her father, the king. One day, while exploring the castle, Irene discovers a secret stairway that leads her to a mysterious and magical world inhabited by goblins.As she explores this strange world, Irene meets a young miner named Curdie, who becomes her loyal companion and helps her navigate the dangers of the goblin kingdom. Together, they uncover a sinister plot by the goblins to kidnap the princess and take over the castle.With the help of Curdie and a magical grandmother figure, Irene must use her wits and bravery to outsmart the goblins and save her kingdom. Along the way, she learns valuable lessons about courage, kindness, and the power of love.First published in 1872, The Princess and the Goblin is a beloved classic that has inspired generations of readers with its timeless themes and enchanting storytelling.As he uttered the last words, Curdie let go his hold of his companion, and rushed at the thing in the road as if he would trample it under his feet. It gave a great spring, and ran straight up one of the rocks like a huge spider. Curdie turned back laughing, and took Irene's hand again. She grasped his very tight, but said nothing till they had passed the rocks. A few yards more and she found herself on a part of the road she knew, and was able to speak again.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.