--- product_id: 57552745 title: "The Light Princess: and Other Fairy Stories" price: "€ 15.08" currency: EUR in_stock: true reviews_count: 12 url: https://www.desertcart.gr/products/57552745-the-light-princess-and-other-fairy-stories store_origin: GR region: Greece --- # The Light Princess: and Other Fairy Stories **Price:** € 15.08 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** The Light Princess: and Other Fairy Stories - **How much does it cost?** € 15.08 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.gr](https://www.desertcart.gr/products/57552745-the-light-princess-and-other-fairy-stories) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description The Light Princess is a Scottish fairy tale by George MacDonald. It was published in 1864. Drawing on inspiration from Sleeping Beauty, it tells the story of a princess afflicted by a constant weightlessness, unable to get her feet on the ground, both literally and metaphorically, until she finds a love that brings her down to earth. Review: Strange, Excellent Stories - When I was little, I loved the story of the light princess. It's a princess tale unlike any other -- the princess is eerie and unpredictable, not even entirely likable, and her actions will keep you deliciously unsure of the outcome. MacDonald writes with great humor and pathos as needed, and the chapters are short, making it a great read for younger children. MacDonald inspired writers like CS Lewis, JRR Tolkien, and Ursula LeGuin, so he's definitely worth trying out. Although he wrote these stories more than a hundred years ago, they're still highly accessible. The other stories in this collection are also enjoyable. I was impressed with this edition. I like the illustration on the front, which captures the main story well, and the font and arrangement of the book made it highly readable. Review: Marvelous stories, no active table of content - George MacDonald's fairy tales are so original, I fall in love with each one I read. Many fairy tales start to sound a like after a while, or they try so hard to be original that they lose their "aura" of faerie. But not so with MacDonald. In this edition are three of his tales--the first about a princess who is cursed when a infant with having no gravity, the second about a greedy giant and the wisdom of neglecting your own heart, the third about a boy named Mossy and a girl who tramp through faery woods in search of The Land Where the Shadows Come From. Each tale has a moral point--as all fairy tales must--but this point is so carefully, humbly and discretely woven among the plot that is pleasant rather than preachy. And because his plots are so original you are left guessing until the very end. C.S. Lewis highly recommended this author for serious as well as delightful study. I can see why. Four stars for this edition because the Table of Contents is not formatted correctly--to get to the second and third stories you have to just guess at the page number. ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Best Sellers Rank | #1,440,534 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #26,386 in Classic Literature & Fiction | | Customer Reviews | 4.4 out of 5 stars 178 Reviews | ## Images ![The Light Princess: and Other Fairy Stories - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51+zdUdw0vL.jpg) ## Available Options This product comes in different **Media Language, Media Format** options. ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Strange, Excellent Stories *by A***N on October 27, 2011* When I was little, I loved the story of the light princess. It's a princess tale unlike any other -- the princess is eerie and unpredictable, not even entirely likable, and her actions will keep you deliciously unsure of the outcome. MacDonald writes with great humor and pathos as needed, and the chapters are short, making it a great read for younger children. MacDonald inspired writers like CS Lewis, JRR Tolkien, and Ursula LeGuin, so he's definitely worth trying out. Although he wrote these stories more than a hundred years ago, they're still highly accessible. The other stories in this collection are also enjoyable. I was impressed with this edition. I like the illustration on the front, which captures the main story well, and the font and arrangement of the book made it highly readable. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Marvelous stories, no active table of content *by E***Y on September 20, 2011* George MacDonald's fairy tales are so original, I fall in love with each one I read. Many fairy tales start to sound a like after a while, or they try so hard to be original that they lose their "aura" of faerie. But not so with MacDonald. In this edition are three of his tales--the first about a princess who is cursed when a infant with having no gravity, the second about a greedy giant and the wisdom of neglecting your own heart, the third about a boy named Mossy and a girl who tramp through faery woods in search of The Land Where the Shadows Come From. Each tale has a moral point--as all fairy tales must--but this point is so carefully, humbly and discretely woven among the plot that is pleasant rather than preachy. And because his plots are so original you are left guessing until the very end. C.S. Lewis highly recommended this author for serious as well as delightful study. I can see why. Four stars for this edition because the Table of Contents is not formatted correctly--to get to the second and third stories you have to just guess at the page number. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Good George MacDonald *by W***N on January 2, 2014* I'm sure my review won't be as in depth as some, nor as useful. Suffice it to say, I love George MacDonald's works. People just don't write like this anymore. It is in the form of true fairy tale. I loved it. All of the Fairy Stories were engaging, hard to put down, quick, and interesting to read. I like these because they are a true escape from reality. The writing is excellent and this is a great book to start with if you are unfamiliar with George MacDonald. --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.gr/products/57552745-the-light-princess-and-other-fairy-stories](https://www.desertcart.gr/products/57552745-the-light-princess-and-other-fairy-stories) --- *Product available on Desertcart Greece* *Store origin: GR* *Last updated: 2026-10-10*