The Complete Fantasy Tales of George MacDonald (eBook)

George MacDonald (1824–1905), a significant figure in the fields of fantasy literature and Christian allegory, was a pioneering Scottish author, poet, and Christian minister. His innovative use of fantasy as a literary medium profoundly influenced later writers, including C.S. Lewis and J.R.R. Tolkien. With a bibliography that encompasses fairy tales, novels, and theological writings, MacDonald's multifaceted works embrace themes of redemption, the presence of divine love in the ordinary world, and the reconciliatory purpose of Christian faith. Notable titles from his substantial corpus of fairy tales are collected in 'The Complete Fantasy Tales of George MacDonald', which showcases his remarkable ability to weave moral and spiritual lessons into enchanting narratives. MacDonald's literary style, characterized by rich imagination and profound spirituality, often depicted the Victorian era's social conditions while transcending them with timeless truths and otherworldly settings. His beloved works, such as 'At the Back of the North Wind', 'Phantastes', and 'The Princess and the Goblin', continue to capture the hearts and minds of readers, rendering him a lasting figure in the canon of English literature.