Phantastes

Phantastes - Paperback

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Phantastes - Paperback

Phantastes - Paperback

by George MacDonald
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Book Overview

by George MacDonald (Author)

Introduction by C. S. Lewis

In October 1857, George MacDonald wrote what he described as "a kind of fairy tale, in the hope that it will pay me better than the more evidently serious work." This was Phantastes -- one of MacDonald's most important works; a work which so overwhelmed C. S. Lewis that a few hours after he began reading it he knew he "had crossed a great frontier."

The book is about the narrator's (Anodos) dream-like adventures in fairyland, where he confronts tree-spirits and the shadow, sojourns to the palace of the fairy queen, and searches for the spirit of the earth. The tale is vintage MacDonald, conveying a profound sadness and a poignant longing for death.
Number of Pages: 197
Dimensions: 0.55 x 9.03 x 6.07 IN
Publication Date: May 18, 1981
ISBN9780802860606
Author George MacDonald
PublisherWilliam B. Eerdmans Publishing Company
GenreLiterature
FormatPaperback
PublishedMay 1981
LanguageENG- English
Pages197
Weight1.0 lb
Target AudienceAdults
Print SizeStandard Print

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About George MacDonald

George MacDonald (1824 1905) is well known for writing fantasy and fairy tales that have inspired notable authors such as J. R. R. Tolkien, W. H. Auden, Madeleine L Engle, G. K. Chesterton, Elizabeth Yates, Mark Twain and C. S. Lewis. The Scottish author once served as pastor of Trinity Congregational Church, Arundel, and later was also engaged in ministerial work in Manchester. He eventually settled in London and taught at the University of London, and lectured successfully in the United States during 1872 1873. MacDonald was also editor of "Good Words for the Young" for a time."

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