The Practical Princess, and Other Liberating Fairy TalesSix unusual fairy tales include "The Practical Princess," "Stupid Marco," "The Silver Whistle," "Forgetful Fred," "Petronella," and "Philbert the Fearful." |
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... father called Marco into the throne room . " My dear boy , " he said , “ the time has come for you to undertake your Quest . As you know , it is the custom in Lirripipe for every young prince , when he has finished his schooling , to go ...
... father called Marco into the throne room . " My dear boy , " he said , “ the time has come for you to undertake your Quest . As you know , it is the custom in Lirripipe for every young prince , when he has finished his schooling , to go ...
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... father said she was in a tower not far from our kingdom , but I've traveled for miles and miles . I must have taken the wrong road . I thought it seemed rather a long way . I'm afraid , ” he finished with an engaging grin , " I'm not ...
... father said she was in a tower not far from our kingdom , but I've traveled for miles and miles . I must have taken the wrong road . I thought it seemed rather a long way . I'm afraid , ” he finished with an engaging grin , " I'm not ...
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... father as quickly as possible . " They traveled until they came to the emperor's em- pire . They entered the great city , and all the people ran out to cheer and stare and point . They came to the castle , and there was the emperor on a ...
... father as quickly as possible . " They traveled until they came to the emperor's em- pire . They entered the great city , and all the people ran out to cheer and stare and point . They came to the castle , and there was the emperor on a ...
Contents
Stupid Marco | 15 |
The Silver Whistle | 31 |
Forgetful Fred | 47 |
Copyright | |
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