The Princess and the Goblin

Presented by Blackstone

De: George MacDonald

Narrado por: Frederick Davidson

Admired by J. R. R. Tolkien and C. S. Lewis, and considered by W. H. Auden to be "the only English children's book in the same class as the Alice books", The Princess and the Goblin is a classic example of 19th-century children's literary fairy tales. This is an ageless story of courage and loyalty, beauty and honor, mystery and divinity, and above all, the conflict of good and evil.

The discovery of a secret stairway running to the top of the castle leads Princess Irene to a revelation even more weighty than the fiendish plans of the goblin community that miner boy Curdie has discovered. Will the Princess and Curdie understand the significance of what they have found, or will Harelip and the goblins successfully execute their evil plan?

Recommended for children aged 4 to 94.

(P)1988 Blackstone Audio Inc.

Great listen

I had first heard of this story when I was a little kid and my parents went on vacation without me. I cried so hard with person who was taking care of me. She decided to let me watch this movie and I stopped crying because I was so enthralled by the story. It’s so good to see the movie is just like the book! I can’t wait to read it to my kids 👑 📕

delightful

I absolutely love this story and I'm looking forward to the princess and Curdie. I was a bit sad to finish

lovely morality tale

I am so surprised I never read this book before. Lovely as a small child'

Sweet and deep

A sweet story with much philosophical and theological interest. (I needed five more words.)

Filled with character building lessons...

Honestly, integrity, bravery, the value of truth and friendship are some of the lessons that shine through in this excellently written story. Our family wholly enjoyed this tale.

wonderful l

I loved it! George McDonald is amazing! I can't wait to read the next one!

Adventure and Excitement

I really enjoyed the story! It made me feel very adventurous! It gave me excitement through and through! E, age 11

Why?

I didn't really like the way the narrator called Princess Irene Princess Irenee I mean come on!

Classic children’s fantasy

I loved this story as a child and had fun revisiting it. It’s a lighthearted beginning to the fantasy genre. Some of the language and ideas are old fashioned but it’s still a lovely adventure. Princess Irenie and Curdy are both brave and resourceful. I love how easily they both apologize when at fault and how Irenie remains steadfast in her belief of her great grandmother’s magic even when other people think she’s making things up. Her wise and magical great grandmother is one of the most positive depictions of an older character I’ve ever read.

Awoke my imagination

Great listen! A very unique storyline that kept me captivated throughout. It wasn't predictable and was refreshingly unique.