The Princess and the Goblin by George MacDonald, first published in 1872, is a timeless children's fantasy novel. It follows eight-year-old Princess Irene, who lives in a secluded castle in a mountainous kingdom. Her father, the king, is often away, and her mother has passed away, leaving Irene in the care of her nursemaid. One rainy day, Irene discovers a mysterious lady who reveals herself as Ir...Read more