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This charming children's tale follows the youngest daughter of a Siamese king as she grapples with her sisters’ demands to cage her beloved nightingale. When the bird refuses to sing, the princess experiences deep sorrow, setting the stage for themes of friendship, freedom, and the power of music. Amid royal intrigues and cultural setting, the story explores the bond between ruler and animal, and the lessons learned when one must listen to the heart’s true call.
First publish date: 1939
Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Fantasy
Authors: William Somerset Maugham
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