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The princess and the goblin
Book • 1907
Published in 1872, this novel is one of the first in the modern fantasy genre.
It tells the story of Princess Irene, who lives a lonely life in a castle with her nursemaid, and Curdie, a young miner.
Irene discovers a magical world through her great-great-grandmother, who is invisible to others.
Together, Irene and Curdie thwart the goblins' plans to abduct the princess and flood the mines.
The story emphasizes themes of faith, bravery, and the importance of believing in what is invisible.
The novel is known for its imaginative and innovative ideas, beautiful descriptions, and its influence on later fantasy writers.
It tells the story of Princess Irene, who lives a lonely life in a castle with her nursemaid, and Curdie, a young miner.
Irene discovers a magical world through her great-great-grandmother, who is invisible to others.
Together, Irene and Curdie thwart the goblins' plans to abduct the princess and flood the mines.
The story emphasizes themes of faith, bravery, and the importance of believing in what is invisible.
The novel is known for its imaginative and innovative ideas, beautiful descriptions, and its influence on later fantasy writers.
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as a book he has read.

Thomas Banks

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Episode 71: Phantastes, Ch. 1-4
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as an author whose work influenced Tolkien's writing.

John Garth

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How WW1 Inspired The Lord of The Rings
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as an author whose work influenced C.S. Lewis and is being discussed on their podcast.

Daniel Payne

Episode 15 - C.S. Lewis, Teacher of the Faith (with special guest Daniel Payne)
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as a bedtime story.

Otis Gray

386 – The Princess and the Goblin
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to illustrate the concept of following God's will even into danger.


Timothy Keller

Praying Our Fears
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as an illustration of a spiritual journey.


Timothy Keller

The Liberty of Obedience