The Little Lame Prince

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The Little Lame Prince

by Dinah Maria Mulock Craik

EN·~4 hours·15 chapters

Chapters

15 total

CHAPTER I - Yes, he was the most beautiful Prince that ever was born.

13:32

CHAPTER II

15:15

CHAPTER III

17:03

CHAPTER IV

14:56

CHAPTER V

15:31

CHAPTER VI

22:20

CHAPTER VII

15:01

CHAPTER VIII

9:05

CHAPTER IX

18:42

CHAPTER X

13:29

Description

A newborn heir arrives in the bustling kingdom of Nomansland, dazzling all with his rosy complexion and inquisitive eyes. The royal court swarms with twenty‑four godparents, each eager to bestow a name and pledge support, while the entire realm celebrates with feasts, gowns, and grand ceremony. Even as the queen watches from her quiet bedside, the palace hums with the excitement of a future monarch whose birth promises hope and continuity.

Yet beneath the splendor, the young prince senses a subtle limitation that sets him apart. Drawn to a lone window, he watches the world beyond the walls and feels a growing desire to explore it, despite his fragile state. His gentle curiosity leads him on a quiet quest for understanding—learning that true strength often lies in compassion and the willingness to look beyond one’s own confines. This tender tale invites listeners to share in his wonder and the timeless message that even the smallest voice can echo far beyond a palace gate.

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Language

en

Duration

~4 hours (246K characters)

Publisher of text edition

Project Gutenberg

Credits

Produced by Charles Keller and David Widger

Release date

2006-01-16

Rights

Public domain in the USA.

About the author

Dinah Maria Mulock Craik

Dinah Maria Mulock Craik

1826–1887

Best known for John Halifax, Gentleman, she was a widely read Victorian novelist and poet whose stories often mix domestic feeling, moral questions, and a strong interest in everyday character. She also wrote memorable books for children, including The Little Lame Prince.

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