"Prince Ricardo of Pantouflia: Being the Adventures of Prince Prigio's Son" by Andrew Lang is a fanciful adventure about a royal son, Ricardo, whose parents, King Prigio and Queen Rosalind, wish he would focus less on rescuing princesses from sea monsters and more on his studies. The story introduces Ricardo as a young prince eager to engage with magic and adventure, a trait that concerns his parents, who hope he will embrace his duties and education. The narrative unfolds with a lighthearted tone, setting him up for daring quests that emphasize bravery, wit, and the lessons he will learn that are expected of someone with royal blood.
Prince Ricardo of Pantouflia: Being the Adventures of Prince Prigio's Son
By Andrew Lang
A prince, preferring dragons to books, much to his royal parents’ dismay, must learn that true strength lies not just in rescuing princesses, but in how he uses his mind.
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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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