The Princess Nobody: A Tale of Fairyland by Andrew Lang

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Author Lang, Andrew, 1844-1912
Illustrator Doyle, Richard, 1824-1883
Illustrator Evans, Edmund, 1826-1905
Title The Princess Nobody: A Tale of Fairyland
Note Reading ease score: 87.0 (6th grade). Easy to read.
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Summary "The Princess Nobody: A Tale of Fairyland" by Andrew Lang is a charming tale that falls under the genre of children's literature, likely written during the late 19th century. The story revolves around a royal family's longing for a child and the mystical events that follow when a dwarf offers the king a baby, leading to the birth of a beautiful princess, Niente. This whimsical narrative intersects with themes of fairy tale enchantments and moral lessons that are typical of Lang's style. The plot begins with the King and Queen's desperation for a child, resulting in the birth of the Princess Niente, also known as "Princess Nobody," due to her name's meaning in Italian. However, uncertainty looms when a dwarf claims her as part of a promise made by the king. To protect Niente, the Water Fairy sends her away, sparking a quest among princes to find and rescue her. Among them is Prince Comical, who ultimately discovers the princess in Mushroom Land. After overcoming various challenges, including a tragic moment of curiosity that causes them to be separated, the couple's love triumphs, leading to a joyous reunion. The story emphasizes themes of love, the perils of curiosity, and the eventual rewards of bravery and determination in the fantastical realm of fairies and enchantments. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres
Subject Fairy tales
Subject Fantasy fiction
Subject Quests (Expeditions) -- Juvenile fiction
Subject Fairies -- Juvenile fiction
Subject Princesses -- Juvenile fiction
Subject Courtship -- Juvenile fiction
Subject Courts and courtiers -- Juvenile fiction
Subject Dwarfs -- Juvenile fiction
Subject Promises -- Juvenile fiction
Category Text
EBook-No. 52545
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Jan 24, 2021
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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