The Portent: Pocket Edition

The Portent: Pocket Edition - Paperback

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The Portent: Pocket Edition - Paperback

The Portent: Pocket Edition - Paperback

by George MacDonald
$18.65
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by George MacDonald (Author)

The Portent is an early novella* by George MacDonald, which is partly described by its subtitle: A Story of the Inner Vision of the Highlanders, Commonly Called The Second Sight. Centring around young Duncan Campbell, who finds himself in possession of this gift (though in slightly altered form), it tells of his connection to an old legend, the ghostly experiences he has as a tutor at Hilton Hall, and the progress of his love affair with one of its residents-the beautiful but enigmatic Lady Alice.

First published in 1864, The Room to Roam now offers this new pocket-sized edition (approx. 6″ x 4.5″), with a cover inspired by The Portent and Other Stories, published for George MacDonald's Centenary.

*One of two Scottish novellas (the other being Far Above Rubies), neither of which contain any broad Scots dialogue

Number of Pages: 250
Dimensions: 0.57 x 6 x 4.37 IN
Publication Date: July 29, 2025
ISBN9781917830171
Author George MacDonald
PublisherRoom to Roam
GenreLiterature
FormatPaperback
PublishedJuly 2025
LanguageENG- English
Pages250
Weight1.0 lb
Target AudienceAdults
Print SizeStandard Print

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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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