PRINCESS FLEUR-DE-LIS
AND THE ROOTED LOVER
In this tale, written in 1895
by British writer Laurence
Hausman, a common ploughboy
falls in love with a princess.
In order to be closer to her
he allows himself to be
transformed into a poppy and
planted in the palace gardens.
Eventually he is transformed
back into a human and wins
the love of the princess.
This tale demonstrates the
virtues of patience, courage,
and love.
Mixed media
Height: 31", 79cm