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Their efforts, however, are frustrated when the princess, with the help of a fearless and resourceful young miner lad named Curdie, outwit these mischievous little people and learn - along the way - some valuable lessons about bravery and loyalty.įirst published in 1872, The Princess and the Goblin brought lasting fame to Scottish poet and novelist George MacDonald, who earlier had sharpened his storytelling skills by entertaining his eleven children. Despising royalty and all their descendants (including the little princess), these misshapen creatures plot to kidnap the little girl and flood the mines.

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