Publisher's Synopsis
The Wise Woman by George MacDonald is a classic fairy tale that tells the story of a young princess named Rosamond who is cursed by an evil fairy and transformed into a hideous creature. Desperate to break the curse and regain her beauty, Rosamond seeks the help of a wise woman who lives in the forest. The wise woman agrees to help her, but on the condition that Rosamond must learn to be humble and kind before the curse can be lifted.As Rosamond spends time with the wise woman, she learns valuable lessons about compassion, forgiveness, and the true meaning of beauty. Along the way, she also meets a cast of colorful characters, including a talking bird, a mischievous elf, and a brave knight who helps her on her journey.Filled with magical creatures, enchanting landscapes, and timeless lessons, The Wise Woman is a heartwarming tale that will captivate readers of all ages. With its rich language and vivid imagery, this book is a true masterpiece of the fairy tale genre and a must-read for anyone who loves stories of magic, adventure, and the power of love and kindness.The wise woman lifted the princess tenderly, and washed and dressed her far more carefully than even her nurse. Then she set her down by the fire, and prepared her breakfast. She was very hungry, and the bread and milk as good as it could be, so that she thought she had never in her life eaten anything nicer. Nevertheless, as soon as she began to have enough, she said to herself.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.