Princess Ilse (1876)

Princess Ilse is a novel written by Marie Petersen in 1876. The story revolves around a beautiful princess named Ilse who is cursed by an evil sorcerer. The curse causes her to turn into a serpent every night, and she can only regain her human form if someone falls in love with her and marries her before sunrise. The plot thickens when a young prince named Waldemar visits the kingdom and falls in love with Ilse. However, he is unaware of the curse and the consequences of not marrying Ilse before sunrise. The story follows their journey as they try to break the curse and overcome the obstacles that come their way. The novel is set in a fairy tale-like world, where magic and supernatural elements are prevalent. It explores themes of love, sacrifice, and the power of true love to overcome even the darkest of curses. The characters are well-developed, and the plot is engaging, making it a classic tale that has stood the test of time. Princess Ilse is a must-read for anyone who loves fairy tales and romantic stories.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.