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
That Lass o' Lowrie's (Annotated)Frances Hodgson Burnett9h 29m$2 · $0.00
The Making of a Marchioness & Its Sequel, The Methods of Lady Walderhurst (Annotated)Frances Hodgson Burnett9h 55m$2 · $0.00
Der kleine Lord (Kommentiert)Frances Hodgson Burnett7h 59m$2 · $0.00
A Lady of Quality & His Grace of Osmonde (Annotated)Frances Hodgson Burnett21h 20m$2 · $0.00
The Shuttle (Annotated)Frances Hodgson Burnett25h 2m$3 · $0.00
The Land of the Blue Flower (Illustrated Edition) (Annotated)Frances Hodgson Burnett4h 45m$2 · $0.00
Through One Administration (Annotated)Frances Hodgson Burnett20h 21m$2 · $0.00
The Secret Garden, A Little Princess & Little Lord Fauntleroy (Illustrated) (Annotated)Frances Hodgson Burnett23h 51m$2 · $0.00
A Fair BarbarianFrances Hodgson Burnett6h 9m$2 · $0.00
The Complete Works of Frances Hodgson Burnett (Illustrated Edition)Frances Hodgson Burnett244h 47m$1 · $0.00
LoduskyFrances Hodgson Burnett1h 17m$2 · $0.00
The Pretty Sister Of JoséFrances Hodgson Burnett2h 52m$1 · $0.00
The Making of a Marchioness (Emily Fox-Seton, Complete)Frances Hodgson Burnett8h 39m$2 · $0.00
Two Little Pilgrims' ProgressFrances Hodgson Burnett4h 23m$2 · $0.00
T. TembaromFrances Hodgson Burnett21h 19m$1 · $0.00
The Making of a Marchioness + The Shuttle (2 Unabridged Classic Romances)Frances Hodgson Burnett33h 1m$1 · $0.00
Miss CrespignyFrances Hodgson Burnett5h 26m$2 · $0.00
In the Closed RoomFrances Hodgson Burnett0m$1 · $0.00
The Making of a Marchioness + The Shuttle (2 Unabridged Classic Romances)Frances Hodgson Burnett32h 1m$2 · $0.00
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The Elementia Chronicles #3: Herobrine's MessageSean Fay Wolfe19h 18m$40 · $0.00
Trapped in a Video Game: The Complete SeriesDustin Brady13h 27m$23
Big Nate Blasts OffLincoln Peirce2h 4m$16 · $0.00
Because My Destiny AwaitsCorwin McGinnis2h 40m$15
The Andrew Lang Fairy Books: Complete CollectionAndrew Lang133h 39m$2 · $0.00
A Wolf Called FireRosanne Parry4h 7m$7 · $0.00
The Daughter of AuschwitzTova Friedman3h 2m1.0 (1)$18 · $0.00
The Collected Unabridged Anne Shirley Stories (Annotated)Lucy Maud Montgomery100h 49m$2 · $0.00
RevolutionariesSanjeev Sanyal7h 25m$24 · $0.00
Warriors #6: The Darkest HourErin Hunter8h 8m$26 · $0.00
Eyes That Kiss in the CornersJoanna Ho5m$4 · $0.00
Maddi's FridgeLois Brandt, Vin Vogel11m$5 · $0.00
The First Cat in Space and the Wrath of the PaperclipMac Barnett1h 29m$16 · $0.00
Tales of Beatrix PotterBeatrix Potter3h 12m$12 · $0.00
Little Lord Fauntleroy (Annotated)Frances Hodgson Burnett7h 56m$2 · $0.00
The Nutcracker and The Mouse King (Annotated)E.T.A. Hoffmann4h 4m$2 · $0.00
My Weird School Special: We're Red, Weird, and Blue! What Can We Do?Dan Gutman1h 4m$13 · $0.00
Deep ZoneTim Green6h 12m$20
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