The Princess and Curdie - Couverture souple

MacDonald, George

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 190325244X ISBN 13 : 9781903252444

Editeur : Jane Nissen Books, 2013

Synopsis

This is a classic fairy tale, the sequel to THE PRINCESS AND THE GOBLIN, and once again it is the story of the struggle between good and evil. Only Curdie the miner s son can defend the ailing King against the evil plotters in his castle. The ancient and mysterious Queen Princess Irene s great-great grandmother, who can change her shape at will gives him the gift of a magical handshake, so that Curdie can know the true nature of every person whose hand he grasps. The powerful magic dog Lima accompanies Curdie on his quest in which Curdie learns the meaning of courage.

A propos du livre

À propos de l'auteur

George MacDonald was born in Aberdeenshire in 1824, the direct descendent of the MacDonalds of Glen Coe. A Congregationalist minister, he became a writer and poet, and wrote many of his best works in Italy where he lived for twenty years. He knew all the great authors of the 19th century and was counted among them.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Jane Nissen Books
• Date d'édition: 2013
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 190325244X
• ISBN 13: 9781903252444
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 224
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• Personne responsable: non disponible