The Rescue of the Princess Winsome

Princess Winsome is kidnapped by a wicked sorcerer and taken to his castle in the mountains. A brave knight, Sir Reginald, sets out to rescue her with the help of his loyal steed and a few trusty companions. Along the way, they face treacherous terrain, ferocious beasts, and cunning traps, but their determination and bravery ultimately lead to the princess's safe return.

By Annie Fellows Johnston · First published 1903 · Genre: Children's Literature, Fairy Tale, Adventure · 4 chapters · 6,673 words

First lines

CHARACTERS ORIGINAL CAST / / King Rob Moore. / / Queen Allison Walton. / / Prince Hero Keith MacIntyre. / / PRINCESS WINSOME Lloyd Sherman. / / Knight Malcolm MacIntyre. / / Ogre Joe Clark. / / Witch Kitty Walton. / / Godmother Elizabeth Loyd Lewis. / / Frog-eye Fearsome Ranald Walton. / / Titania Elise Walton. / / Bewitched Prince. HERO, the RED CROSS DOG / / Chorus of Fairies. / / Flower Messengers: / / Morning-glory. / / Pansy. / / Rose. / / Forget-me-not. / / Poppy. / / Daisy.

_Witch bends over fire in middle of orchard, brewing a charm in / her caldron. Ogre stalks in, grinning frightfully, swinging his bludgeon / in triumph_.

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The Rescue of the Princess Winsome is listed on Textopian as a play by Annie Fellows Johnston, dated 1903 CE.

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• Work type: Play
• Author: Annie Fellows Johnston
• Date: 1903 CE
• Language: English
• Genres: Children's Literature, Fairy Tale, Adventure, Fantasy
• Length: 6,673 words
• Structure: 4 chapters, 153 paragraphs
• Reading fit: Very Easy (5th Grade or below)

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Genres

• Children's Literature — The book is written by Annie Fellows Johnston, well-known for her children's series 'The Little Colonel', and follows a child-friendly plot involving the rescue of a princess, making it suitable for a young audience.
• Fairy Tale — The story involves a plot of rescuing a princess, a classic theme found in fairy tale-style narratives.
• Adventure — The rescue mission of the princess provides a sense of adventure throughout the story.
• Fantasy — The tale revolves around a princess, a figure often found in fantasy-based storytelling.

Tags

adventure · princess · rescue · fantasy · magic · quest · heroism · bravery · good vs evil · friendship · loyalty · selflessness

Contents

• SCENE I
• SCENE II
• SCENE I
• SCENE I

More by Annie Fellows Johnston

• Mildred's Inheritance; Just Her Way; Ann's Own Way (1906)
• The Quilt that Jack Built; How He Won the Bicycle (1904)
• The Legend of the Bleeding-heart (1907)
• Big Brother (1893)
• In the Desert of Waiting: The Legend of Camel-back Mountain (1904)
• Georgiana of the Rainbows (1920)
• The Little Colonel (1907)
• The Gate of the Giant Scissors (1920)
• All works by Annie Fellows Johnston