The Complete Fairy Tales

The Complete Fairy Tales - Paperback

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The Complete Fairy Tales
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The Complete Fairy Tales - Paperback

The Complete Fairy Tales - Paperback

by George MacDonald
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by George MacDonald (Author)

The works of George MacDonald have influenced the likes of W. H. Auden, J. R. R. Tolkien, Madeleine L'Engle, C. S. Lewis, and Mark Twain. Best known for his tales of fantasy and fairies, Macdonald commented of his work that he wrote "not for children, but for the child-like, whether they be of five, or fifty, or seventy-five." This collection brings together some of his most memorable stories. Included in this edition of "The Complete Fairy Tales" are the following stories: The Light Princess, The Shadows, The Giant's Heart, Cross Purposes, The Golden Key, Little Daylight, Nanny's Dream, Diamond's Dream, The Carasoyn, The Wise Woman, The Day Boy And The Night Girl (The Romance Of Photogen And Nycteris), and an essay on fantasy writing entitled The Fantastic Imagination.

Number of Pages: 216
Dimensions: 0.49 x 9 x 6 IN
Publication Date: March 17, 2009
ISBN9781420932508
Author George MacDonald
PublisherDigireads.com
GenreLiterature
FormatPaperback
PublishedMarch 2009
LanguageENG- English
Pages216
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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