Moral
Takeaway
A child grows best when love is joined with wise limits, and when every person learns to see others as real and important.
MacDonald, George
A Double Story
In George MacDonald’s fairy tale, Princess Rosamond has been spoiled by endless indulgence, while Agnes, a shepherd’s daughter, has grown up without enough care. A wise woman changes their lives so each girl can learn what the other has lacked: Rosamond must practice humility, discipline, and service, while Agnes discovers kindness, protection, and belonging. Strange, witty, and full of moral force, the story builds toward a palace reunion where foolish adults are corrected and things begin to be set right.
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