Prince Ricardo of Pantouflia: Being the Adventures of Prince Prigio's Son

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Prince Ricardo of Pantouflia: Being the Adventures of Prince Prigio's Son

by Andrew Lang

EN·~2 hours

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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.

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Language

en

Duration

~2 hours (131K characters)

Publisher of text edition

Project Gutenberg

Release date

2007-07-04

Rights

Public domain in the USA.

About the author

Andrew Lang

Andrew Lang

1844–1912

Best known for the beloved Fairy Books, this Scottish writer brought folk tales, myths, and legends to generations of readers. He was also a remarkably wide-ranging man of letters whose work stretched across poetry, fiction, history, and anthropology.

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