The Hope of the Katzekopfs; or, The Sorrows of Selfishness. A Fairy Tale.

"The Hope of the Katzekopfs; or, The Sorrows of Selfishness. A Fairy Tale." by Francis Edward Paget is a 19th-century fairy tale that tells the story of King Katzekopf and Queen Ninnilinda as they welcome their son, Prince Eigenwillig, into the world, but their joy is mixed with concern because the fairy godmother, Lady Abracadabra, warns them about the prince's self-centered nature and the potential problems it could cause; filled with both happiness and worry, the story follows the life of young Eigenwillig as his parents struggle to teach him humility and avoid disaster, blending humor and classic fairy tale elements to explore the challenges of raising a child and the importance of overcoming selfishness.