The Flower Princess
Abbie Farwell Brown's The Flower Princess (1904) is a mermaid fiction and classic fantasy novella. Readers will find themes of princesses, mermaids, friendship and courtship.
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It runs to roughly 100 pages — 1–2 hours of reading at an average pace. It is in the public domain, so you can read it free on Project Gutenberg or listen to the 2 h 18 min LibriVox audiobook.
About The Flower Princess
"The Flower Princess" by Abbie Farwell Brown is a children's fantasy written in the early 20th century. This enchanting tale follows Princess Fleurette, a beautiful girl who lives in a magical garden full of flowers and delights. The story centers around her love for flowers and the quest of various princes who seek her affection, as she challenges them to find her favorite flower as a test of love. At the start of the story, we are introduced to Princess Fleurette and her magnificent garden, which is both a peaceful sanctuary and a place of beauty. While many princes come to court her, she playfully tells them that she will only choose a suitor who can correctly guess her favorite flower hidden among the blooms. Each prince leaves disappointed after failing to find it. One fateful morning, Fleurette meets a wandering minstrel named Joyeuse in her garden, and they quickly form a bond through their shared love of flowers. As they play together, Fleurette's unique charm and mischief come to life, hinting at adventures to come.
Free audiobook
The Flower Princess — LibriVox recording, 2 h 18 min in 9 sections.
Public-domain recording by volunteer readers. Listen online, download MP3s or stream from the Internet Archive.
Quick answers
Who wrote The Flower Princess?
The Flower Princess was written by Abbie Farwell Brown and first published in 1904.
What genre is The Flower Princess?
It is usually shelved as Mermaids & Sea Creatures, Classic Fantasy, Fairy Tales & Folklore and Classic Love Stories.
How long is The Flower Princess?
The median edition has 100 pages, about 1–2 hours of reading at 250 words per minute.
Is The Flower Princess free to read?
Yes. It is in the public domain in the United States and can be read free on Project Gutenberg in EPUB, Kindle and HTML formats.
Is there a free audiobook of The Flower Princess?
Yes — LibriVox volunteers recorded it; the recording runs 2 h 18 min.
What books are similar to The Flower Princess?
Readers who like it often enjoy The Scarecrow of Oz, Undine, eine Erzählung and The Classic Tale of the Velveteen Rabbit.
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