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The golden heart, and other fairy stories

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Violet Jacob's The golden heart, and other fairy stories is a classic fantasy and folklore and fairy tales novel. Readers will find themes of fairy tales.

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About The golden heart, and other fairy stories

"The Golden Heart and Other Fairy Stories" by Violet Jacob is a collection of enchanting fairy tales likely written in the early 20th century. The stories within are filled with magic and adventure, exploring themes of bravery, sacrifice, and the pursuit of love, often featuring noble characters such as a little boy, a mysterious fish, and an Ugly Prince on a quest to rescue a captive Princess. At the start of "The Golden Heart," we meet a curious little boy aboard a fishing boat who engages in a magical conversation with a friendly fish. The fish leads him underwater to the sight of a beautiful captive Princess who possesses the titular Golden Heart, which has the power to grant answers to life's challenges but comes with great personal costs. The boy becomes emotionally invested in her plight, feeling a deep sorrow for the loneliness and despair she faces on her rocky perch, setting the stage for an intertwined fate involving the fish, the boy, and a Prince who must confront many trials to rescue the Princess.
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  • Fantasy literature
  • Fairy tales
  • Children's stories

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Who wrote The golden heart, and other fairy stories?

The golden heart, and other fairy stories was written by Violet Jacob.

What genre is The golden heart, and other fairy stories?

It is usually shelved as Classic Fantasy and Fairy Tales & Folklore.

Is The golden heart, and other fairy stories 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 golden heart, and other fairy stories?

Yes — LibriVox volunteers recorded it; the recording runs 3 h 42 min.

What books are similar to The golden heart, and other fairy stories?

Readers who like it often enjoy Ozma of Oz, The Princess and Curdie and The Wonderful Wizard of Oz.

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