A Double Story by George MacDonald
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About this eBook
| Author | MacDonald, George, 1824-1905 |
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| Title | A Double Story |
| Note | Also published under title of "The Lost Princess" |
| Note | Reading ease score: 84.2 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
| Credits | Charles Aldarondo. HTML version by Al Haines. |
| Summary | "A Double Story" by George MacDonald is a novel written during the late 19th century. The book explores themes of entitlement, vanity, and the contrasting lives of two young girls from different backgrounds: a princess named Rosamond and a shepherd's daughter named Agnes. The narrative sets up a fantastical and ambiguous world where notions of identity and perceived worth play significant roles in shaping the characters' destinies. The opening of "A Double Story" presents a whimsical yet critical portrayal of society through the birth of two girls in a land of uncertainties. It describes how both princess Rosamond and shepherd's daughter Agnes are nurtured with misguided notions of their own superiority. As they grow, their differing experiences lead them to become increasingly selfish—Rosamond indulges in her royal whims while Agnes grapples with the admonitions of a self-obsessed upbringing. The arrival of a wise woman introduces a catalyst for change, hinting at deeper lessons about humility and the true nature of self-worth. The contrasting lives and lessons between the two girls set the stage for a tale of growth and transformation amidst the fairy-tale ambiance. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PR: Language and Literatures: English literature |
| LoC Class | PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres |
| Subject | Fairy tales |
| Subject | Fantasy fiction |
| Subject | Conduct of life -- Juvenile fiction |
| Subject | Children -- Conduct of life -- Juvenile fiction |
| Subject | Fairies -- Juvenile fiction |
| Subject | Kindness -- Juvenile fiction |
| Subject | Selfishness -- Juvenile fiction |
| Subject | Princesses -- Juvenile fiction |
| Subject | Kings and rulers -- Juvenile fiction |
| Subject | Parent and child -- Juvenile fiction |
| Subject | Pride and vanity -- Juvenile fiction |
| Subject | Women shepherds -- Juvenile fiction |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 5676 |
| Release Date | May 1, 2004 |
| Most Recently Updated | Apr 8, 2021 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 239 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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