The entertaining story of King Brondé, his Lily and his Rosebud
by Abby Morton Diaz & William Ludwell Sheppard (Illustrator)
- First published:
- 19th century
- Language: English
- Content type: FictionJuvenile
"The Entertaining Story of King Brondé, His Lily and His Rosebud" by Abby Morton Diaz is a fictional narrative likely written in the late 19th century. This enchanting tale unfolds in a kingdom filled with magic, featuring the noble King Brondé, his beautiful queen known as the Lily Queen, and their youngest daughter, Rosebud. The story traverses themes of love, bravery, and the contrast between beauty and wisdom as the characters navigate their enchanting yet perilous world. The opening of the story introduces readers to a rich tapestry of life within King Brondé's palace, highlighting his queen's delicate beauty and emotional depths. It begins with a captivating description of a glorious castle and the royal family, especially focusing on the Pale Lady, who is the queen and gives birth to the youngest princess, Rosebud. The narrative quickly delves into the queen's intricate wish for her child, turning the tale toward the balance of beauty and true love, as she calls on a fairy to bestow blessings upon her daughters. The contrast between the eldest princesses' gifts of beauty and wisdom sets the stage for deeper conflicts, hinting at significant challenges that await the royal family in their magical world. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Edition | Date | Publisher | Language | ISBN | Access | Links |
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Open Library record | 1869 | Ticknor and Fields | English | — | Public | |
Project Gutenberg electronic edition Project Gutenberg metadata does not identify the source print edition. | 2022-08-25 | Project Gutenberg | English | — | Public domain (USA) |
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