The Little Lame Prince (Abridged)
The Little Lame Prince is a novel written by Dinah Mulock and published in 1885. The story follows the life of a young prince who is lame and neglected by his parents. He is sent away to live with a poor old woman who teaches him the value of kindness, compassion, and hard work. Despite his physical limitations, the little prince learns to navigate the world and find happiness through his relationships with others. The novel explores themes of isolation, loneliness, and the importance of human connection in overcoming adversity.
By Dinah Mulock · First published 1885 · Genre: Children's Literature, Fantasy, Adventure · 8 chapters · 15,555 words
First lines
He was the most beautiful prince that ever was born.
Being a prince, people said this; and it was true. When he looked at the candle, his eyes had an earnest expression quite startling in a new-born baby. His nose was aquiline; his complexion was healthy; he was round, fat, and straight-limbed -- a splendid baby.
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- Work type: Novel
- Author: Dinah Mulock
- Date: 1885 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Children's Literature, Fantasy, Adventure, Morality Tale
- Length: 15,555 words
- Structure: 8 chapters, 366 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Fairly Easy (7th Grade)
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Genres
- Children's Literature — The book tells a child-friendly story about a young prince coping with disability, and fosters lessons about empathy, courage, and perseverance.
- Fantasy — The narrative features magical elements such as a cloak that grants the ability to travel to different places instantly and a fairy godmother-like figure.
- Adventure — The Prince, despite his disability, undertakes several adventures to various places with the aid of his magical cloak.
- Morality Tale — The story ultimately serves to depict the importance of virtues like empathy, courage, and perseverance, commonly seen in morality tales.
Tags
fairy tale · fantasy · children's literature · adventure · overcoming adversity · friendship · courage · imagination · royalty · self-discovery · magic · kindness