""The Banished King and the Philopena"" is a novel written by Frank R. Stockton. The story follows the journey of a young king who is forced to flee his kingdom after being overthrown by a group of rebels. He travels to a neighboring land where he meets a group of people who are preparing for a festival called the Philopena. The festival involves exchanging gifts between friends and family, and the king is intrigued by this tradition. As he becomes...