The Princess and Curdie

The Princess and Curdie is a fantasy novel written by George MacDonald in 1872. It follows the story of Curdie, a young miner who must protect the princess from evil forces that threaten her kingdom. Along the way, he learns valuable lessons about courage, loyalty, and selflessness. The book is known for its imaginative world-building and moral themes.

By George MacDonald · First published 1872 · Genre: Fantasy, Adventure, Children's Literature · 35 chapters

Contents

• The Mountain
• The White Pigeon
• The Mistress of the Silver Moon
• Curdie's Father and Mother
• The Miners
• The Emerald
• What is in a Name?
• Curdie's Mission
• Hands
• The Heath
• Lina
• More Creatures
• The Baker's Wife
• The Dogs of Gwyntystorm
• Derba and Barbara
• The Mattock
• The Wine Cellar
• The King's Kitchen
• The King's Chamber
• Counterplotting
• The Loaf
• The Lord Chamberlain
• Dr Kelman
• The Prophecy
• The Avengers
• The Vengeance
• More Vengeance
• The Preacher
• Barbara
• Peter
• The Sacrifice
• The King's Army
• The Battle
• Judgement
• The End

More by George MacDonald

• The Golden Key (1867)
• At the Back of the North Wind (1871)
• Phantastes (1858)
• The Light Princess (1864)
• The Cruel Painter (1875)
• The Castle (1870)
• The Wow o'Riven (1874)
• The Broken Swords (1954)
• All works by George MacDonald