
audiobook
by Andrew Lang
PRINCE RICARDO OF PANTOUFLIA
DEDICATION. To Guy Campbell.
Introductory. Explaining Matters.
CHAPTER I. The Troubles of King Prigio.
CHAPTER II. Princess Jaqueline Drinks the Moon.
CHAPTER III. The Adventure of the Shopkeepers.
CHAPTER IV. Two Lectures.
CHAPTER V. Prince Ricardo Crosses the Path of History.
CHAPTER VI. Ricardo’s Repentance.
CHAPTER VII. Prince Ricardo and an Old Enemy.
In the enchanted realm of Pantouflia, a new generation faces the weight of legendary deeds. King Prigio, famed for his cleverness and the magical gifts that once saved the kingdom, now frets over his son, Prince Ricardo, who shuns books and shows little appetite for learning. The royal couple watches with a mix of affection and anxiety as their heir wrestles with expectations that seem far beyond his nature.
Ricardo’s first adventure thrusts him into a series of whimsical mishaps. He attempts to retrieve the wayward Prince Charlie from England, confronts a mischievous Yellow Dwarf, and finds an unlikely ally in the resourceful Princess Jaqueline. Their partnership soon lands them in a perilous predicament, prompting the seasoned King Prigio to step in and rescue them. Through humor and gentle lessons, the story explores how curiosity, courage, and a dash of fairy magic can guide even the most reluctant young prince toward his own path.
Language
en
Duration
~2 hours (129K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Release date
2007-07-04
Rights
Public domain in the USA.
Subjects

1844–1912
Best known for gathering fairy tales into the beloved "color" Fairy Books, this Scottish writer also moved easily between poetry, criticism, translation, and folklore. His work helped bring stories from many traditions to a wide English-speaking audience.
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