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The Brownies and Prince Florimel; Or, Brownieland, Fairyland, and Demonland

by Palmer Cox

  • First published: Date unknown
  • Language: English
  • Content type: FictionJuvenile

"The Brownies and Prince Florimel; Or, Brownieland, Fairyland, and Demonland" by Palmer Cox is a children's fantasy novel written in the early 20th century. This delightful tale follows Prince Florimel, a small but brave young prince, as he becomes entangled in the magical realms of Brownies and Fairies, and navigates the perils posed by his wicked uncle, Duke, who desires the throne for himself. Themes of bravery, friendship, and the power of kindness are likely central to the storyline. The opening of the story introduces us to the diminutive yet valiant Prince Florimel, who is facing grave danger from his cunning uncle, the Duke, after the death of his father. The text elaborates on the prince's unusual stature and gifts, including second sight bestowed by a fairy godmother, as well as a powerful bow and arrows she left him. As he prepares to flee the palace to escape his uncle's machinations, he embarks on a quest that leads him to meet the Brownies, who are eager to welcome him into their world of wonder. The stage is set for a series of enchanting adventures filled with whimsical characters and challenges in this captivating fairy tale. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

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Included because retained bibliographic metadata links this work to Legendary beings and transformations.

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2012-08-14Project GutenbergEnglishPublic domain (USA)

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