"Prince Prigio" by Andrew Lang is a tale set in the kingdom of Pantouflia, where young Prince Prigio's sharp wit creates unexpected challenges for his royal family and himself. Initial chapters introduce us to King Grognio and Queen Kalliope, parents of Prigio, an exceptionally clever child who creates tension with his family. As the narrative unfolds, the prince's intelligence becomes a sore point, leading to his father sending Prigio and his brothers on a dangerous quest to confront a legendary beast, the Firedrake. The story explores themes of belief and disbelief in magic, the value of wisdom versus ignorance, and a journey filled with adventures emphasizing friendship and love, when a prince rises to save his family from magical mishaps and dangerous quests.
Prince Prigio
By Andrew Lang
In a whimsical kingdom where cleverness is a curse, a young prince must confront a fearsome dragon and embrace friendship to rescue his family from the dangers of magic.
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About the AuthorAndrew Lang was a Scottish poet, novelist, literary critic, and contributor to the field of anthropology. He is best known as a collector of folk and fairy tales. The Andrew Lang lectures at the University of St Andrews are named after him.
Andrew Lang was a Scottish poet, novelist, literary critic, and contributor to the field of anthropology. He is best known as a collector of folk and fairy tales. The Andrew Lang lectures at the University of St Andrews are named after him.
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