Fantasy
The princess and the goblin and other fairy tales
2014·382 pages
A lonely princess and a brave miner boy battle subterranean monsters in Victorian fairy tales by George MacDonald.
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A lonely princess and a brave miner boy battle subterranean monsters in Victorian fairy tales by George MacDonald.
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George MacDonald’s Victorian fairy tales transformed the genre of fantasy. His work also shaped the next generation of both children’s literature and modernism: C.S. Lewis regarded MacDonald as a major influence, and writers as diverse as G.K Chesterton and W.H. Auden acknowledged his significance. His best known story for children, The Princess and the Goblin, tells the story of a lonely child princess and her friend, a brave miner boy, in their battle with subterranean monsters. Along with The...
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Sexual content
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No sexual content depicted.
Violence & gore
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Moderate violence with battles against monsters; some threatening scenes.
Profanity
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No profanity or strong language depicted.
Substance use
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No substance use depicted.
LGBTQ+ Rep.
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No LGBTQ+ characters or themes depicted.
Religious content
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Minor religious undertones; subtle moral and spiritual themes.
Magic & witchcraft
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Moderate fantasy magic; magical elements and creatures central to plot.
Occult / demonology
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Political content
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Minor social hierarchy themes; subtle commentary on class and duty.
Self-harm / suicide
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No self-harm or suicide depicted.
Abuse & suffering
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Minor suffering; threats to children and perilous situations.
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