The Dumb Princess

The Dumb Princess is a fairy tale written by Morris, William. The story is about a princess who is born without the ability to speak. Her father, the king, is disappointed and ashamed of her and wants to marry her off to a prince who is also dumb. However, the princess is intelligent and resourceful, and she manages to communicate with others through writing and gestures.One day, a prince comes to the kingdom and falls in love with the princess. He is not deterred by her lack of speech and wants to marry her. The king is initially against the idea, but the prince convinces him that the princess is not dumb, but rather has a unique way of communicating. The king eventually agrees to the marriage, and the prince and princess live happily ever after.The story is a classic fairy tale with a twist, as it challenges the idea that intelligence and worth are based solely on one's ability to speak. The book is beautifully illustrated and is suitable for children and adults alike. It is a timeless tale that teaches the importance of acceptance and the value of individual differences.THIS 42 PAGE ARTICLE WAS EXTRACTED FROM THE BOOK: The Six Gifts and Other Stories Retold from The Earthly Paradise, by William Morris. To purchase the entire book, please order ISBN 0766189538.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.