One of the most successful and beloved Victorian fairy tales... The Princess and the Goblin is the story of Princess Irene and her friend Curdie, who come face to face with the dreaded mountain goblins. This children's fantasy novel was originally published in 1872. It uses subtle layers of symbolism to tell a story of courage and honor.

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George MacDonald
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December 29, 2013
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Listening Length	5 hours and 19 minutes
Author	George MacDonald
Narrator	Brooke Heldman
Whispersync for Voice	Ready
Audible.com Release Date	December 29, 2013
Publisher	Oasis Audio
Program Type	Audiobook
Version	Unabridged
Language	English
ASIN	B00PHMT1JM
Best Sellers Rank	#203,303 in Audible Books & Originals (See Top 100 in Audible Books & Originals) #1,062 in Fairy Tales, Folk Tales & Myths for Children #1,089 in Fiction Classics for Children #6,423 in Classic Literature (Audible Books & Originals)

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Charlotte B.

WOW what the h--- is this? Definitely not the book it claims to be!

Reviewed in the United States on January 1, 2021

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This is hardly even in English, it's beyond offensive that this was even offered for sale! It reads like it was translated into Chinese then back again, really badly. It's completely unreadable!

Here's the first sentences of the book: "There was as soon as a bit princess whose father was king over a excellent united states complete of mountains and valleys." It just goes on and on like that. Garbage!

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J F Rogers

A must read!

Reviewed in the United States on November 20, 2018

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When I found out about about a Scottish pastor who influenced C. S. Lewis and J. R. R. Tolkien with his fantasy tales, I had to read one of his stories. And I must say, I wasn't disappointed. There were a few things writers wouldn't do today, such as interjecting himself and speaking directly to the reader as the author. Although it was momentarily distracting, it didn't detract from the story once it got rolling.

This is one of those stories that brought me to a magical place, looking through the eyes of a child where goblins and their creatures exist underground and they are none too fond of people. The Princess befriends a boy, Curdie, who works in the mines. He uncovers a plot against the Princess and, in his attempts to learn more, gets trapped. The princess' "grandmother" helps her rescue Curdie. She then tries to introduce them, but Curdie can't see her grandmother and gets sore for being made fun of.

This story is so fun with vivid characters, goblins with sensitive feet, danger lurking around the corners, and Biblical truths scattered throughout. I highly recommend this story and can't wait to read more by George MacDonald.

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Magdalena M. Aders

MacDonald's poetic writing is displayed again

Reviewed in the United States on November 19, 2016

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A reader can never go wrong with George MacDonald, as I discovered in childhood with my marvellous discovery of "At the Back of the North Wind." There are some similarities is "The Princess and the Goblin"....Princess Irene's great-great-etc. grandmother facilitates powers for the good, sometimes (not always) not seeming so pleasant when they occur...MacDonald brings an honest, strong theology across subtly in his works. I didn't quite love this work as much as "North Wind" as there was more violence to it....that war between humans and goblins, oh my!!!! (When you get done reading this, read "Peer Gynt" if you haven't done so already....the goblins were very reminiscent of the trolls; he even borrowed from the phrase "The Hall of the Mountain King" in one of his chapters.) That being said, the characters and emotions are real, and the imagery incredibly poetic. I do recommend this book--if you're giving it to a young person to read or reading it to them, just be aware that some of the content in the fighting scenes is a bit intense. Princess Irene is on an amazing quest to find herself, her family story and, in a sense, her spirituality...even though she never leaves the castle without her faithful nurse. Her friendship with Curdie is plainly going to be explored in further writings....I will make it a point to read "The Princess and Curdie" next. Reading George MacDonald will institute or strengthen a love of the beauty of the English language.

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Meshelle

This review is for the version published by Rossignol books ...

Reviewed in the United States on April 22, 2016

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This review is for the version published by Rossignol books. While the illustrations are a touch grainy and the formatting is a bit strange, this version does contain the "Mr. Author" interruption in Chapter One that many versions omit. The font is a decent size and the paper is a thicker quality that is nice. I think it is worth the money to receive the original text, despite it being a paperback.

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It is a quaint read that will be a lovely addition to any family library.

Reviewed in the United States on July 19, 2017

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This is a small, but noteworthy tale. I will be keeping this review on the lighter side and encourage you to explore the story on your own.

“Seeing is not believing – it is only seeing.”

Having been originally published in 1872, I admit that I began with some trepidation. Even as an avid fan of fairy tales, I am no stranger to the challenges of reading older work. It can be easy to find yourself lost among the dated language and styles of writing. But that simply was not the case here. I welcomed the surprise of discovering that even now, this endearing story still seems to read with a certain ease and fluidity that I appreciated.

The Princess and the Goblin was not the complex, exciting sort of read we have come to expect from today’s fantasy but there was much to be admired within its simple magic and charming characters. This felt like a visit down memory lane of what I imagine must be the earlier roots or at least notable influences of the fantasy genre we have come to love presently.

“People must believe what they can, and those who believe more must not be hard upon those who believe less. I doubt if you would have believed it all yourself if you hadn’t seen some of it.”

And of course, no fairy tale is complete with a moral lesson tucked within the pages. Here we learn the importance of having faith and “The Golden Rule”. Presented through a cast that includes a lively and adventurous princess, a kind miner boy and a mysterious grandmother, all elements come together successfully in a small tale that leaves a lasting impression.

I recommend picking this up if you are a fan of fairy tales, as I feel it truly encompasses the essence of the genre. I regret not having stumbled upon this sooner so that I might have read it aloud with my own children. It is a quaint read that will be a lovely addition to any family library.

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Cherise Ruskiewicz

Sweet and Intriguing

Reviewed in the United States on August 16, 2018

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I read this before giving it to my son for his literature reading this year (3rd grade) I thought it to be well written and enjoyable. The protagonist in endearing and you can’t help but love her simple faith in things unseen, which ultimately guides her to safety from those who wish her harm. I’d recommend this to anyone aged 8 or older, who enjoys a good fantasy/fairy tale. As an aside for those giving it to their child to enjoy, the goblins are rather vicious and aggressive towards their prisoners, and death is a topic several times in the book. If you have more sensitive children, I suggest pre-reading this book before passing it along.

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Silver Moon Sailor

An imaginative original

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on July 19, 2010

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I just found this book for the first time. It has clearly been very influential on many important people - not just Tolkien, CS Lewis and probably JK Rowling but the voice of the nurse is clearly who the actress in Blackadder II modelled hers on!

The non-specificity of the location is masterful. European and mountainous, not English, maybe Scottish or... and that sets the scene for the other necessary breaches of the laws of physics and geography. It is a truly magical read, scary at times but always knowing that there is a fairy grandmother in the background and an honest hero in Curdie who will save the day.

The langage is very accessible and if it is slightly dated that only adds to the charm of the piece. The tone is kindly, humourous and direct. His words draw pictures so bright I wish I could draw. I felt like I was sitting on George Macdonald's knee spellbound as he read in his soft Highland accent so long ago.... I am off to soak up some more of his marvels.

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L. Burgoyne

Exciting classic

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on June 24, 2012

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I first got this book out on cassette from the local library as a child. I loved it so much I got it out repeatedly and eventually, as an adult, bought it. The princess is a likeable heroine and Curdie, the boy who helps her is funny and believable. The nurse and Curdie's mother and lovable and the goblins are duly terrifying. The tale is full of excitement and fantasy and ideals of striving forth and courageously facing your fears. Despite being written over a century ago the books is just as relevant today and the writing is completely accessible.

Apples

Childhood remembered

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on March 29, 2013

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I bought this to read myself and see if it was as good as I rembered from childhood especially as I wanted one as a sunday school prize. This copy interested me in particular as it was a facsimilie. It did warned there might be the odd missing word or poor print becuase of the method of reproduction. But there amounted to about two or three flaws. So I was well satisfied with the re-read and quality of the book. Well worth purchasing for children who can read well up to 11 years.

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Great story teller...

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on June 10, 2019

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A book of depth for those with ears to hear

Mark Foreman

Good book

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on October 3, 2020

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I ordered this book for my son, my mother read it to me when I was a boy. I got a good clean paperback copy of the book.

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