In this episode of Lessons in Literature, we climb the winding stairs into The Princess and the Goblin by George MacDonald. This Victorian fairy tale helped shape the foundation of modern fantasy we all love today.

With the help of Princess Irene's Great Great Grandmother (or just Grandmother for short), we explore what grace is, not a weakness, but a moral strength. From self-governance to emotional restraint, we discuss how understanding others before demanding to be understood may be one of the most radical virtues in today’s world.

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Written and hosted by: Evie Hart

Music: ⁠⁠⁠A Story Unfolds by Skygaze⁠⁠⁠, licensed via ⁠⁠⁠Uppbeat⁠⁠⁠

Sound effects sourced from: ⁠⁠⁠freesound.org⁠⁠⁠

**Produced independently with love, tea, and a stack of classic books.

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