The Fountain of Maribo or the Queen and the Algr
The Fountain of Maribo or The Queen and the Algreve is a novel by George Borrow, first published in 1845. The novel is set in the fictional kingdom of Maribo, a small kingdom in the Mediterranean. The story follows the adventures of the young prince, Algreve, who is sent to the kingdom of Maribo to find a magical fountain that will restore his father's health. Algreve is welcomed by the Queen of Maribo, who is a powerful sorceress. She gives him a magical ring that will protect him from harm and tells him that he must find the fountain before the sun sets. Algreve embarks on a journey to find the fountain, encountering many strange and dangerous creatures along the way. He eventually finds the fountain and is able to restore his father's health. The novel is a classic adventure story, full of mystery and suspense. It is a great read for anyone who enjoys fantasy and adventure stories.
By George Borrow · First published 1913 · Genre: Romance, Adventure, Fantasy · 866 words
First lines
The Algreve {7} he his bugle wound "The long night all"- The Queen in bower heard the sound, "I'm passion's thrall".
{7} A title of dignity, equivalent to that of Count.
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- Work type: Short story
- Author: George Borrow
- Date: 1913 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Romance, Adventure, Fantasy, Historical Fiction
- Length: 866 words
- Structure: 1 section, 21 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Very Easy (5th Grade or below)
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Genres
- Romance — The book follows the story of a Queen and her Algreve, a romantic relationship between the two characters is a major plot point.
- Adventure — The book follows the Queen and her Algreve as they embark on a journey to the Fountain of Maribo, encountering various obstacles and adventures along the way.
- Fantasy — The book contains elements of fantasy, such as magical creatures and mythical locations, which add to the adventure and romance of the story.
- Historical Fiction — The book is set in a historical period and contains references to real-life events and people, making it a work of historical fiction.
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7 · Ballads · Poetry · address · algreve · bower · bugle · collects · come · cook · didst · dignity