The Story of Prince Fairyfoot (Stories from the Lost Fairy-Book, Re-told by the Child Who Read Them) (Annotated)
Enriched Edition. A Victorian Fairy Tale of Wonder and DifferenceBy Frances Hodgson Burnett
Length2h 33m
About this audiobook
The Story of Prince Fairyfoot is a delicate Victorian fairy tale in which a young prince, marked by the difference of his unusually small feet in a kingdom that prizes largeness, journeys from shame toward self-understanding. Burnett's prose has the cadence of oral storytelling: lucid, musical, and gently ironic, yet edged with social observation. Recast as one of the "lost" fairy-book tales remembered by a child, it belongs to the nineteenth-century tradition of literary fairy tales that use enchantment to examine conformity, exclusion, and moral education. Frances Hodgson Burnett, best known for Little Lord Fauntleroy, A Little Princess, and The Secret Garden, repeatedly wrote about children whose inward nobility survives neglect, displacement, or ridicule. Her own transatlantic life, early hardship, and keen sympathy for imaginative childhood inform this tale's emphasis on dignity beneath apparent oddity. Fairyland allows Burnett to transform social judgment into symbolic adventure. This story is warmly recommended to readers interested in classic children's literature, Victorian fantasy, and humane moral fable. Brief yet resonant, it rewards both young readers and adults who value fairy tales that console without simplifying, and instruct without losing wonder.
This enriched edition has been carefully crafted to add value to your reading experience.
- A succinct Introduction situates the work's timeless appeal and themes.
- The Synopsis outlines the central plot, highlighting key developments without spoiling critical twists.
- A detailed Historical Context immerses you in the era's events and influences that shaped the writing.
- An Author Biography reveals milestones in the author's life, illuminating the personal insights behind the text.
- A thorough Analysis dissects symbols, motifs, and character arcs to unearth underlying meanings.
- Reflection questions prompt you to engage personally with the work's messages, connecting them to modern life.
- Hand‐picked Memorable Quotes shine a spotlight on moments of literary brilliance.
- Interactive footnotes clarify unusual references, historical allusions, and archaic phrases for an effortless, more informed read.
Audiobook details
GenreChildren's Literature
Length2 hrs 33 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateNov 10, 2013
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1The Story of Prince Fairyfoot (Stories from the Lost Fairy-Book, Re-told by the Child Who Read Them) (Annotated)
7PART II
2Introduction
8PART III
3Synopsis
9Analysis
4Historical Context
10Reflection
5Author Biography
11Memorable Quotes
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6PART I
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