The Princess and the Goblin (Royal Collector's Edition) (Case Laminate Hardcover with Jacket)

<p><strong><em>The Princess and the Goblin</em> follows the adventures of eight-year-old Princess Irene and a young miner named Curdie.</strong> Living in a desolate castle Irene discovers a magical great-great-grandmother who provides her with a protective ring and an invisible thread that guides her through danger. Meanwhile the kingdom's mines are inhabited by goblins plotting revenge against humans. Curdie who learns the goblins' secrets and weaknesses becomes the princess's protector. Through a mix of courage magic and friendship the story explores themes of trust bravery and the battle between light and darkness. </p><p><br></p><p>George MacDonald considered a pioneer of modern fantasy blended elements of folklore magic and morality into <em>The Princess and the Goblin</em> in a way that would inspire later writers including C.S. Lewis J.R.R. Tolkien and G.K. Chesterton. The novel's imaginative storytelling with themes of bravery trust and the struggle between good and evil set a precedent for character-driven narratives in children's fantasy. Its depiction of a young princess's courage and the use of supernatural elements laid the groundwork for many of the fantasy tropes familiar in literature today.</p><p><br></p><p>This case laminate collector's edition includes a Victorian inspired dust-jacket.</p>