The Lost Princess
| Author | George MacDonald |
|---|---|
| Original title | The Wise Woman: A Parable |
| Language | English |
| Genre | Children's Fantasy novel |
| Publisher | Strahan & Co |
Publication date | 1875 |
| Publication place | United Kingdom |
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The Lost Princess: A Double Story, first published in 1875 as The Wise Woman: A Parable, is a fairy tale novel by George MacDonald.
The story describes how a woman of mysterious powers pays visits to two very different young girls: one a princess, the other a shepherd's daughter. It has been regarded as ahead of its time in its approach to parenting.
The story draws from the Book of Proverbs in the Bible with its illustrations of Wisdom personified, the fool, and the proud in heart.