Publisher's Synopsis
The Banished King and the Philopena is a novel written by Frank R. Stockton. The story revolves around a young king named Alphonso who is banished from his kingdom by his own people. He is forced to leave his beloved wife, Queen Isabella, behind and embark on a journey to find a new home.During his journey, Alphonso meets a wise old man who gives him a magical philopena, a charm that can grant him three wishes. With the help of the philopena, Alphonso travels to different lands and meets various characters, including a giant, a mermaid, and a talking bird.As Alphonso continues his journey, he learns valuable lessons about leadership, love, and the importance of forgiveness. He also discovers the true meaning of bravery and loyalty when he faces his greatest challenge yet - a battle against his own people to reclaim his throne and be reunited with his beloved Queen Isabella.The Banished King and the Philopena is a heartwarming tale of adventure, friendship, and redemption that will captivate readers of all ages.THIS 46 PAGE ARTICLE WAS EXTRACTED FROM THE BOOK: Stories Of Frank R. Stockton V3, by Frank R. Stockton. To purchase the entire book, please order ISBN 1417925159.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.
