Although favored by their king, his charitable wife, and their peace-loving son, ungrateful villagers turn away and bring disaster upon themselves, then, when they have nothing left, repent and ask the queen to intervene on their behalf. Includes an explanation of the religious bases of the story and an explanation of the symbolism therein.
year: 2008
call number/section: 1000
subjects: allegories, christian life, juvenile fiction, kings and rulers, conduct of life