The Little Lame Prince and His Travelling Cloak

by Dinah Maria Mulock Craik

Overview

"The Little Lame Prince and his Travelling Cloak" (often published under its shorter title The Little Lame Prince) is a story for children written by Dinah Maria Mulock Craik and first published in 1875.[1] In the story, the young Prince Dolor, whose legs are paralysed due to a childhood trauma, is exiled to a tower in a wasteland. As he grows older, a fairy godmother provides a magical traveling cloak so he can see, but not touch, the world. He uses this cloak to go on various adventures, and develops great wisdom and empathy in the process. Finally he becomes a wise and compassionate ruler of his own land. (Excerpt from Wikipedia)

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9783958649064
Publisher:	Otbebookpublishing
Publication date:	10/24/2017
Series:	Classics To Go
Sold by:	Bookwire
Format:	eBook
Pages:	128
File size:	2 MB

About the Author

Dinah Maria Mulock Craik (1826-1887) was a pioneering English novelist and poet whose works resonated deeply with the Victorian era's evolving social landscape. Born in Stoke-on-Trent, she faced early adversity with her father's mental illness and subsequent financial ruin, which thrust her into the role of family breadwinner. This personal struggle infused her writing with themes of resilience, independence, and the quest for personal fulfillment.Craik's most celebrated work, "John Halifax, Gentleman," became a touchstone for exploring class mobility and the virtues of hard work and integrity. Her nuanced portrayal of women's inner lives and societal roles challenged contemporary norms, making her an early advocate for women's rights and education. Her stories often depicted strong, morally upright characters who navigated the complexities of love, duty, and social expectations.A contemporary of Charles Dickens and Elizabeth Gaskell, Craik's influence extended to her peers and later writers who admired her ability to blend social commentary with compelling narratives. Despite her success, she faced criticism for her idealistic portrayals and was sometimes dismissed by male critics who underestimated her literary prowess.Craik's legacy endures through her progressive ideas and her ability to capture the human spirit's triumph over adversity. Her works continue to inspire readers and writers alike, offering a window into the challenges and aspirations of the Victorian age while championing timeless values of empathy and perseverance.
Dinah Maria Craik; born Dinah Maria Mulock, also often credited as Miss Mulock or Mrs. Craik) (20 April 1826 – 12 October 1887) was an English novelist and poet. Mulock was born at Stoke-on-Trent to Dinah and Thomas Mulock and raised in Newcastle-under-Lyme, Staffordshire, where her father was then minister of a small independent non-conformist congregation. Her childhood and early youth were much affected by his unsettled fortunes, but she obtained a good education from various quarters and felt called to be a writer. (Wikipedia)