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The Princess and the Goblin

First published 1872 Reading time about 3 hours

The Princess and the Goblin is a children’s fantasy novel in the vein of the best classic fairy tales. The simple narrative follows Princess Irene as she discovers a ghostly relative living in a castle tower only she can access. During a walk outside one day, she encounters the threat of the lair of goblins living near the castle—and meets a new friend, a young miner named Curdie. She and Curdie must stop the goblin threat before they can carry out their evil plot.

  • Fantasy
  • Fairy tales
  • Children's stories
  • Goblins · Juvenile fiction
  • Princesses · Juvenile fiction

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