The Rescue of the Princess Winsome: A Fairy Play for Old and Young

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The Rescue of the Princess Winsome: A Fairy Play for Old and Young

by Annie F. (Annie Fellows) Johnston

EN·~26 minutes·12 chapters

Chapters

12 total
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[Transcriber's Note: The songs in this book were set with the lyrics interlinear with the sheet music. These have been put into lyric form in the text for legibility. A table of contents has been added for convenience.]

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The RESCUE of the PRINCESS WINSOME

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The RESCUE OF THE PRINCESS WINSOME - A FAIRY PLAY FOR OLD AND YOUNG

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BY ANNIE FELLOWS JOHNSTON

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MUSIC BY ALBION FELLOWS BACON

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Songs

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PUBLISHERS' NOTE

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"THE RESCUE OF THE PRINCESS WINSOME"

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"THE RESCUE OF THE PRINCESS WINSOME" - ACT I.

1:16
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"THE RESCUE OF THE PRINCESS WINSOME" - ACT I.

6:53

Description

A lively fairy‑tale adventure unfolds when a mischievous ogre and a scheming witch snatch Princess Winsome and her brother, the brave Prince Hero, from the royal palace. In the shadowy orchard where the witch brews her spells, the captured children face a magical curse that turns the prince into a dog, while the kingdom’s king and queen mourn their loss. The stage is set for a spirited rescue, with a chorus of fairies, talking flowers, and a courageous knight who must seek the South Wind’s silver flute to summon help.

The play blends humor, music, and moral lessons, inviting listeners of all ages to cheer for bravery, kindness, and cleverness. Colorful characters such as the wise godmother, the whimsical Titania, and the determined knight bring the story to life, while catchy songs encourage participation. Ideal for family listening, this charming piece captures the wonder of classic fairy drama without giving away the later twists.

Details

Language

en

Duration

~26 minutes (25K characters)

Publisher of text edition

Project Gutenberg

Credits

Produced by David Garcia, Daniel Emerson Griffith and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Kentuckiana Digital Library)

Release date

2006-04-08

Rights

Public domain in the USA.

About the author

Annie F. (Annie Fellows) Johnston

Annie F. (Annie Fellows) Johnston

1863–1931

Best known for the beloved Little Colonel books, this American writer helped shape children's fiction at the turn of the twentieth century. Her stories, often inspired by life in Kentucky, stayed popular long enough to inspire the 1935 Shirley Temple film The Little Colonel.

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