Prince Prigio: From "his Own Fairy Book
1889
British Literature, Children & Young Adult Reading, Novels, Science-Fiction & Fantasy
Prince Prigio is a literary fairy tale written by Andrew Lang and first published in 1889, featuring illustrations by Gordon Browne. The story follows Prince Prigio, an exceptionally clever boy born to a king and queen who initially reject the influence of fairies. As he navigates the challenges of royal life and encounters magical creatures, the tale explores themes of intelligence, belief, and the burdens of expectation. This work is notable for its whimsical adventures and is part of Lang's broader collection of fairy tales, which includes a sequel published in 1893.
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