The Yellow Fairy Book Tale 38 - The Swineherd

from The Andrew Lang Library · host Andrew Lang

In which a poor Prince sends a beautiful rose and a nightingale to win the heart of an Emperor’s daughter, who disdainfully rejects these genuine gifts but is enchanted by the clever contrivances made by the disguised Prince in his role as swineherd. Through charming music and cunning demands, the Prince teaches the Princess a lesson in appreciation and true worth amidst the trappings of courtly life.

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