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Once on a TimeA. A. Milne

Once on a Time

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Original author: A. A. Milne

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"Once on a Time" by A. A. Milne is a fairy tale novel published in 1917. When the King of Barodia's seven-league boots cause chaos over Euralia's castle, war erupts between the two kingdoms. With her father away, Princess Hyacinth must navigate court politics and counter the scheming Countess Belvane. This unconventional fairy tale features a capable princess, a vain prince, and morally complex characters that defy typical storybook stereotypes. Written partly to amuse his wife, Milne crafted a tale that may appeal more to adults than children.

Once on a Time, by A. A. Milne. Republished by OpenStories from Project Gutenberg eBook #27771.

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23 Chapters

  1. 1.Preface974 words
  2. 2.Chapter I: The King of Euralia Has a Visitor to Breakfast1,903 words
  3. 3.Chapter II: The Chancellor of Barodia Has a Long Walk Home1,533 words
  4. 4.Chapter III: The King of Euralia Draws His Sword2,157 words
  5. 5.Chapter IV: The Princess Hyacinth Leaves It to the Countess2,209 words
  6. 6.Chapter V: Belvane Indulges Her Hobby2,389 words
  7. 7.Chapter VI: There Are No Wizards in Barodia1,886 words
  8. 8.Chapter VII: The Princess Receives a Letter and Writes One2,426 words
  9. 9.Chapter VIII: Prince Udo Sleeps Badly2,047 words
  10. 10.Chapter IX: They Are Afraid of Udo1,443 words
  11. 11.Chapter X: Charlotte Patacake Astonishes the Critics1,904 words
  12. 12.Chapter XI: Watercress Seems to Go with the Ears2,091 words
  1. 13.Chapter XII: We Decide to Write to Udo's Father1,944 words
  2. 14.Chapter XIII: "pink" Rhymes with "think"1,923 words
  3. 15.Chapter XIV: "why Can't You Be Like Wiggs?"2,144 words
  4. 16.Chapter XV: There Is a Lover Waiting for Hyacinth626 words
  5. 17.Chapter XVI: Belvane Enjoys Herself2,370 words
  6. 18.Chapter XVII: The King of Barodia Drops the Whisker Habit3,291 words
  7. 19.Chapter XVIII: The Veteran of the Forest Entertains Two Very Young People2,506 words
  8. 20.Chapter XIX: Udo Behaves Like a Gentleman2,089 words
  9. 21.Chapter XX: Coronel Knows a Good Story When He Hears It2,294 words
  10. 22.Chapter XXI: A Serpent Coming After Udo2,402 words
  11. 23.Chapter XXII: The Seventeen Volumes Go Back Again1,808 words