The 13 Clocks by James Thurber
A Fairy Tale of Love, Adventure, and Magic
The book tells the story of a cold-hearted Duke who has frozen time, stopping the 13 clocks in his castle, and his beautiful niece, the Princess Saralinda. The Duke sets impossible tasks to her suitors, turning them into stone when they fail. However, a mysterious prince, disguised as a minstrel and guided by a magical figure known as the Golux, arrives at the castle, determined to complete the tasks, thaw the clocks, and win the Princess's hand.
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- Published
- 1950
- Nationality
- American
- Length
- Very Short
- Pages
- 124
- Original Language
- English
- Avg User Rating
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(3.8)
- Alternate Titles
- - The Thirteen Clocks
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