The Princess and the Goblin. By George MacDonald FULL Audiobook
"The Princess and the Goblin" is a Victorian children's fantasy novel written by George MacDonald. The story is about an eight-year-old princess named Irene who lives in a farmhouse in the mountains with her servants. The mountains are inhabited by human-like goblins who once lived among people but retreated underground when the king at the time placed harsh sanctions upon them. The goblins formed their own government, appointed a king, and developed a livelihood underground. They became ugly but strong, and they spend their time causing mischief for people.

One day, Irene decides to follow a secret passageway in her bedroom that leads to endless doors and hallways. Although she becomes lost and afraid, she presses on, eventually finding a room with three doors. Irene opens a door to find an old but youthful-looking woman spinning thread. The woman is Irene’s great-great-grandmother (afterwards called simply “Grandmother”), also named Irene. Nobody has seen Grandmother except Irene, and after seeing the pigeons whose eggs Grandmother lives off of, Irene returns to her nurse. Irene tells her nurse, Lootie, about her experience, but Lootie dismisses it as a made-up story. This upsets Irene, who begs Lootie to let her prove the story’s truth. When Irene decides to ask her grandmother for permission to bring Lootie to see her, she cannot find her way back to Grandmother’s room.

The story is full of adventure, magic, and mystery. It explores themes of courage, loyalty, and the power of love. The book is a classic example of Victorian children's literature and has been adapted into a full-length animated feature film of the same name. The novel has been praised for its imaginative storytelling, vivid descriptions, and memorable characters. It has also been criticized for its religious overtones and its portrayal of gender roles. Overall, "The Princess and the Goblin" is a delightful read for children and adults alike, and it continues to captivate readers with its timeless charm and enchanting narrative.
More: Princess Irene, Goblin, Lootie
Great-great-grandmother, Curdie, Fairy tale
Fantasy, Myths, Legends
Children's literature, Adventure, Magic
Friendship, Courage, Mystery

00:00:00 I: Why the Princess Has a Story About Her
00:05:12 II: The Princess Loses Herself
00:10:06 III: The Princess and—We Shall See Who
00:21:25 IV: What the Nurse Thought of It
00:28:33 V: The Princess Lets Well Alone
00:33:16 VI: The Little Miner
00:54:04 VII: The Mines
01:01:04 VIII: The Goblins
01:15:17 IX: The Hall of the Goblin Palace
01:30:03 X: The Princess’s King-Papa
01:38:16 XI: The Old Lady’s Bedroom
01:53:33 XII: A Short Chapter About Curdie
01:57:36 XIII: The Cobs’ Creatures
02:04:59 XIV: That Night Week
02:12:46 XV: Woven and Then Spun
02:30:43 XVI: The Ring
02:34:30 XVII: Springtime
02:39:16 XVIII: Curdie’s Clue
02:54:44 XIX: Goblin Counsels
03:04:17 XX: Irene’s Clue
03:13:13 XXI: The Escape
03:33:21 XXII: The Old Lady and Curdie
03:45:18 XXIII: Curdie and His Mother
04:01:08 XXIV: Irene Behaves Like a Princess
04:05:31 XXV: Curdie Comes to Grief
04:14:14 XXVI: The Goblin-Miners
04:18:45 XXVII: The Goblins in the King’s House
04:30:38 XXVIII: Curdie’s Guide
04:37:50 XXIX: Masonwork
04:42:09 XXX: The King and the Kiss
04:47:25 XXXI: The Subterranean Waters
04:56:30 XXXII: The Last Chapter

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