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Lang, Andrew
1844
1912
Lang, Walter Andrew
Doyle, Richard
1824
1883
Kitcat, Dick
Doyle, R. (Richard)
Evans, Edmund
1826
1905
Evans, E. (Edmund)
The Princess Nobody: A Tale of Fairyland
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"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.)
Reading ease score: 87.0 (6th grade). Easy to read.
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Fairy tales
Fantasy fiction
Quests (Expeditions) -- Juvenile fiction
Fairies -- Juvenile fiction
Princesses -- Juvenile fiction
Courtship -- Juvenile fiction
Courts and courtiers -- Juvenile fiction
Dwarfs -- Juvenile fiction
Promises -- Juvenile fiction
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