King Cole by George MacDonald (1870)
"King Cole" by George MacDonald is a fantasy novel that follows the adventures of King Cole and his companions in their quest to save the kingdom from an evil sorcerer. The book features themes of friendship, loyalty, and bravery, as well as magical creatures and enchanted lands.
By George MacDonald · First published 1870 · Genre: Fairy Tale, Allegory, Poetry · 748 words
First lines
King Cole he reigned in Aureoland, But the sceptre was seldom in his hand
Far oftener was there his golden cup -- He ate too much, but he drank all up!
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King Cole is listed on Textopian as a poem by George MacDonald, dated 1870 CE.
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- Work type: Poem
- Author: George MacDonald
- Date: 1870 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Fairy Tale, Allegory, Poetry, Fantasy, Children's Literature
- Length: 748 words
- Structure: 1 section, 35 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Very Easy (5th Grade or below)
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Genres
- Fairy Tale — The narrative features a king, a fool, and a moral lesson, typical of fairy tales.
- Allegory — The story uses characters and events to convey deeper moral and social messages.
- Poetry — The text is written in verse form with rhyme and rhythm.
- Fantasy — The setting and characters are fantastical, with a fictional kingdom and whimsical elements.
Tags
fantasy · children's literature · adventure · fairy tale · imagination · magic · friendship · morality · whimsy · narrative · mythical creatures · royalty