The Light Princess

A princess is cursed with weightlessness and unable to stay physically or emotionally grounded. The Light Princess, by George MacDonald, is a beloved short story loosely inspired by the French fable, Sleeping Beauty. This fantasy follows a young woman as she attempts to find peace in the midst of chaos.

About the author

George MacDonald (1824 - 1905) was a Scottish-born novelist and poet. He grew up in a religious home influenced by various sects of Christianity. He attended University of Aberdeen, where he graduated with a degree in chemistry and physics. After experiencing a crisis of faith, he began theological training and became minister of Trinity Congregational Church. Later, he gained success as a writer penning fantasy tales such as Lilith, The Light Princess and At the Back of the North Wind. MacDonald became a well-known lecturer and mentor to various creatives including Lewis Carroll who famously wrote, Alice's Adventures in Wonderland fame.

Product details

• Authors: George Macdonald
• Publisher: Ingram Publishers Services
• Languages: English
• Age Recommendation: from age 8
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 15.04.2021
• EAN: 9798888972540
• ISBN: 979-8-88897-254-0
• No. of pages: 50
• Illustrations: Illustrationen, nicht spezifiziert
• Series: Mint Editions; Mint Editions (Fantasy and Fai
• Subjects: Fiction > Narrative literature; JUVENILE FICTION / Fairy Tales & Folklore / General, JUVENILE FICTION / Fantasy & Magic, JUVENILE FICTION / Travel, Historical fantasy, Children’s / Teenage fiction: Fantasy, Children’s / Teenage fiction: Traditional stories, Interest age: from c 8 years