Ever since I heard this story as a little girl, I was captivated. George MacDonald has a way of telling fairytales/ fantasy stories in a way that connects with a very human experience.
The young princess in the story is a curious and naive sort, which drives her to meet and trust many different characters, including the old woman she meets in a tower and a young boy who is “not her class.”
You can guess what the Goblins in the story represent: the worst of humanity, the abstract “evil” in the world, or what have you. Yet, one thing is clear throughout: they are wicked, selfish, and petty villains bent on getting revenge on the King and his household.
On the face of it, The Princess and the Goblin is simply a fun fairytale where good prevails and evil is defeated. Yet, George MacDonald has this way of weaving grace and truth into his stories that spark a deeper, spiritual interest.
Below are some video versions of the Princess and the Goblin (and the last is a hilarious version!).
I always dreamed of being a writer, but never thought I could make money doing it. So, after earning a BA in English and honing my reading, analytical, and writing skills, I settled for a more "stable" career in ministry (joking, of course!), bringing my love for the written word to my Biblical studies as I learned Greek and Hebrew, Exegesis and Theology while getting an MA in Theological Studies.
I've worked in various ministry capacities in the church: children's minister, ministry staff (aka, "whatever needs doing"), ESL teacher, youth intern, and others.
Though this blog is mostly about classic literature, I will probably throw in some thoughts on writing, occasional theological musings, or my reflections on emotional health, psychology, philosophy, or cultural topics. I am a thinker and a lover of many things!
I am currently pursuing publishing my first children's novel while doing freelance writing (my profile here: https://www.upwork.com/o/profiles/users/~0104b8a9e8c1253315/).
I like to paint (and may share some of them here someday!), enjoy the outdoors, learning, reading, and growing. I also love learning about other people and helping them to realize their gifts and potential.
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