The Light Princess and Other Fairy Stories
By George MacDonald
Length3h 21m
About this audiobook
From shadows that play tricks to giant spiders and magical portals, this collection defines the boundaries of the Victorian fairy tale. Each story is a masterpiece of allegorical depth, blending child-like wonder with sophisticated philosophical inquiries. A treasure trove of imagination that continues to inspire modern storytellers.
Audiobook details
Rating★★★★ 4.2 (1.6K)
Includes Goodreads, LibraryThing, Amazon, StoryGraph
GenreFairy Tales and Folklore, General Fiction
Length3 hrs 21 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateFeb 23, 2026
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1I. WHAT! NO CHILDREN?
10X. LOOK AT THE MOON.
2II. WON'T I, JUST?
11XI. HISS!
3III. SHE CAN'T BE OURS
12XII. WHERE IS THE PRINCE?
4IV. WHERE IS SHE?
13XIII. HERE I AM.
5V. WHAT IS TO BE DONE?
14XIV. THIS IS VERY KIND OF YOU.
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6VI. SHE LAUGHS TOO MUCH.
15XV. LOOK AT THE RAIN!
7VII. TRY METAPHYSICS.
16THE GIANT'S HEART.
8VIII. TRY A DROP OF WATER.
17THE GOLDEN KEY.
9IX. PUT ME IN AGAIN.
18IMPRINT | DISCLAIMER
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