The Princess Idleways: A Fairy Story by Helen Ashe Hays
"The Princess Idleways: A Fairy Story" by Helen Ashe Hays is a fairy tale written in the late 19th century. This enchanting story centers on a young princess named Laura who, despite her privileged upbringing, finds herself lazy and unfulfilled. The tale unfolds as her mother, concerned about her daughter's happiness, seeks the help of a fairy known as Motherkin, leading Laura on a transformative journey in the forest, where she learns
valuable lessons about responsibility, kindness, and self-discovery. The narrative follows Laura as she is guided by Motherkin to a modest cottage, where she is tasked with caring for animals and performing household chores, a stark contrast to her former life of luxury and idleness. Through her challenges, Laura meets Kathie, a poor girl with a heavy heart, and forms a bond with her. Their journey together leads to the discovery of compassion and the importance of helping others. As the story develops, Laura's transformation from a spoiled princess to a caring and industrious young girl is beautifully portrayed, demonstrating the joy that comes from selflessness and community. Ultimately, the tale concludes with Laura returning home, enriched with wisdom and a newfound sense of purpose, ready to share her good fortune with those in need. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Hays, Helen Ashe |
|---|---|
| Title | The Princess Idleways: A Fairy Story |
| Note | Reading ease score: 76.8 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Credits |
Produced by Annie McGuire. This book was produced from scanned images of public domain material from The Internet Archive. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres |
| Subject | Fairy tales |
| Subject | Conduct of life -- Juvenile fiction |
| Subject | Children -- Conduct of life -- Juvenile fiction |
| Subject | Fairies -- Juvenile fiction |
| Subject | Magic -- Juvenile fiction |
| Subject | Princesses -- Juvenile fiction |
| Subject | Wealth -- Juvenile fiction |
| Subject | Elves -- Juvenile fiction |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 30955 |
| Release Date | Jan 13, 2010 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
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