A wise woman kidnaps a spoiled princess. As a result the princess and her parents learn what is truly important. A story that asks whose fault is it when a child grows up to be selfish adult.
When a King and Queen find themselves desperate for a way to manage their unruly daughter, Rosamund, they call upon an Old Woman who leads the child on a series of adventures which are both enjoyable in and of themselves and also because of the spiritual and moral truths they underscore.
The Lost Princess: A Double Story, first published in 1875 as The Wise Woman: A Parable, is a fairy tale novel by George MacDonald. The story describes how a woman of mysterious powers pays visits to two very different young girls: one a princess, the other a shepherd’s daughter. It has been regarded as ahead of its time in its approach to parenting.
A wise woman kidnaps a spoiled Princess. As a result the Princess and her parents learn what is truly important. A story that asks whose fault is it when a child grows up to be selfish adult.
A new edition of a classic fairy tale about two spoiled girls who learn self-control from a mysterious Wise Woman. The girls are brought by magic to the Wise Woman's cottage deep in the forest. By encountering difficult situations, they learn many valuable lessons and grow in character. Over 30 realistically detailed illustrations in full color bring this intricate tale to life.