The Rescue of the Princess Winsome: A Fairy Play for Old and Young by Johnston
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"The Rescue of the Princess Winsome: A Fairy Play for Old and Young" by Annie Fellows Johnston is a whimsical fairy play penned in the early 20th century. This engaging work blends elements of fantasy and adventure, appealing to both children and adults, as it tells the tale of a brave knight's quest to rescue the enchanted Princess Winsome from an ogre's clutches. The play emphasizes themes of love, courage, and the
transformative power of goodwill through its charming characters and magical narrative. The story follows Princess Winsome and her brother, Prince Hero, who are captured by the evil Ogre and the cunning Witch. With the help of their loving Godmother and a gallant knight named Feal, the siblings embark on a journey filled with magical elements, spells, and whimsical characters including fairies. As Winsome spins a golden thread that symbolizes love, the play showcases various magical encounters and the assistance of fairy creatures. The Knight's quest to obtain the South Wind's silver flute serves as a key turning point, ultimately leading to a triumphant rescue. The narrative culminates in a delightful conclusion where loyalty and love prevail, highlighting that love can always find a way, making it a captivating tale for audiences of all ages. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Johnston, Annie F. (Annie Fellows), 1863-1931 |
|---|---|
| Composer | Bacon, Albion Fellows, 1865-1933 |
| Title | The Rescue of the Princess Winsome: A Fairy Play for Old and Young |
| Credits |
Produced by David Garcia, Daniel Emerson Griffith and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Kentuckiana Digital Library) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 93.3 (5th grade). Very easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres |
| Subject | Children's plays |
| Subject | Princesses -- Juvenile drama |
| Subject | Witches -- Juvenile drama |
| Subject | Fairies -- Juvenile drama |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 18131 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-18131-8 |
| Release Date | Apr 8, 2006 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 818 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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