Once On a Time

A. A. Milne

• Publisher: Mint Editions
• Year: 2021
• Print ISBN: 9781513287027
• eBook ISBN: 9781513287027
• Topic: Literature
• Subtopic: Classics
• Index: Literature

Once on a Time (1917) is a fairy tale by A.A. Milne. Known more for his series of Winnie-the-Pooh stories and poems for children, Milne also wrote novels, fairy tales, and plays, including this entirely original work of fiction inspired by the author's experience in the Great War. Addressing themes of power, conflict, and moral ambiguity, Once on a Time updates the classic fairy tale format for the twentieth century, and remains a wonderful work of fiction for children and adults alike. >While testing out a pair of magical boots, King Merriwig of Euralia, a jolly and decent ruler, accidentally instigates war with a neighboring kingdom. While he is off fighting with the cruel and egotistical King of Barodia, Merriwig's daughter, Princess Hyacinth, is left in charge of Euralia. Despite her youth, she possesses both wisdom and a desire to do right by her people. But the Countess Belvane, the king's mistress, has desires of her own. Jealous of Hyacinth, she hatches a plan to take control of the kingdom, causing mischief for the Princess at every turn. With the help of Prince Udo of Araby—who suffers from a strange enchantment—and his companion Coronel, Princess Hyacinth does her best to take care of Euralia until her father is able to return. This edition of A.A. Milne's Once on a Time is a classic work of British literature reimagined for modern readers.

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Table of contents

• Cover
• Title Page
• Copyright
• Contents
• Preface
• I. The King of Euralia has a Visitor to Breakfast
• II. The Chancellor of Barodia has a Long Walk Home
• III. The King of Euralia Draws his Sword
• IV. The Princess Hyacinth Leaves it to the Countess
• V. Belvane Indulges her Hobby
• VI. There are no Wizards in Barodia
• VII. The Princess Receives a Letter and Writes One
• VIII. Prince Udo Sleeps Badly
• IX. They are Afraid of Udo
• X. Charlotte Patacake Astonishes the Critics
• XI. Watercress Seems to go with the Ears
• XII. We Decide to Write to Udo’s Father
• XIII. “Pink” Rhymes with “Think”
• XIV. “Why Can’t you be like Wiggs?”
• XV. There is a Lover Waiting for Hyacinth
• XVI. Belvane Enjoys Herself
• XVII. The King of Barodia Drops the Whisker Habit
• XVIII. The Veteran of the Forest Entertains Two Very Young People
• XIX. Udo Behaves Like a Gentleman
• XX. Coronel Knows a Good Story when he Hears it
• XXI. A Serpent Coming after Udo
• XXII. The Seventeen Volumes go back Again
• A Note About the Author
• A Note from the Publisher