The King's Son by Bliss Carman
The King's Son is a classic children's story by Bliss Carman. It tells the story of a young prince who is sent away from his kingdom to seek his fortune. Along the way, he meets a variety of characters, including a wise old man, a beautiful princess, and a mysterious stranger. He learns valuable lessons about courage, loyalty, and friendship, and eventually discovers his true identity and destiny. The story is full of adventure, humor, and heartwarming moments, and is sure to delight readers of all ages.
By Bliss Carman · First published 1891 · Genre: Fantasy, Romance, Adventure · 378 words
First lines
"Daughter, daughter, marry no man, / Though a king's son come to woo, / If he be not more than blessing or ban / To the secret soul of you."
"Tis the King's son, indeed, I ween, / And he left me even but now, / And he shall make me a dazzling queen, / With a gold crown on my brow."
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The King's Son is listed on Textopian as a short story by Bliss Carman, dated 1891 CE.
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- Work type: Short story
- Author: Bliss Carman
- Date: 1891 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Fantasy, Romance, Adventure, Historical Fiction
- Length: 378 words
- Structure: 1 section, 11 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Very Easy (5th Grade or below)
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Genres
- Fantasy — The title of the book implies a story about a royal family, which is a common theme in fantasy literature.
- Romance — The title of the book implies a story about a romantic relationship, which is a common theme in romance literature.
- Adventure — The title of the book implies a story about a journey or quest, which is a common theme in adventure literature.
- Historical Fiction — The author, Bliss Carman, is known for writing historical fiction, so this genre is likely to be relevant to the book.
Tags
Poetry · aye · ban · bed · blessing · bold · care · clown · coronet · crown · daughter · earldom