George MacDonald
George MacDonald was a Scottish author, poet, and Christian minister, born on December 10, 1824, in Huntly, Scotland. He is best known for his enchanting fairy tales and novels that blend elements of fantasy with deep spiritual themes. MacDonald was a pioneer in the genre of children's literature, influencing many later writers, including C.S. Lewis and J.R.R. Tolkien. His stories often explore the themes of love, redemption, and the complexities of faith, inviting readers of all ages to ponder profound questions while enjoying rich narratives filled with imaginative characters.
Throughout his life, MacDonald published numerous works, including "Phantastes," "The Princess and the Goblin," and "At the Back of the North Wind." His unique ability to weave moral lessons into captivating tales makes his writings timeless treasures. If you're curious about the depth and beauty of MacDonald's storytelling, take a moment to explore his works in the app. You might just find a new favorite among his enchanting creations!
The Princess and the Goblin
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George MacDonald
The Princess and the Goblin is an enthralling fantasy tale written by George MacDonald. Her nurse Lootie raises the princess Irene in a hous…
The Princess and the Goblin (version 2)
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George MacDonald
George MacDonald's fairy stories and fantasy have inspired a number of writers including C.S. Lewis and J.R.R. Tolkien and of this popular f…
Lilith
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George MacDonald
Lilith, written by the father of fantasy literature, George MacDonald, was first published in 1895. Its importance was recognized in its lat…
Phantastes: A Faerie Romance for Men and Women
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George MacDonald
A young man named Anodos experiences dream-like adventures in Fairy Land, where he meets tree-spirits, endures the presence of the overwhelm…
The Princess and Curdie
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George MacDonald
The Princess and Curdie is the sequel to The Princess and the Goblin by George MacDonald. It's been a year since the Princess Irene and Curd…
The Hope of the Gospel
Read by Jordan
George MacDonald
Perhaps most well-known for his fairy tales and fantasy stories such as The Golden Key and Phantastes, or for his poetry, George MacDonald w…
The Light Princess and Other Fairy Tales
Read by Clive Catterall
George MacDonald
George MacDonald claimed that he did not write for children, but for the child-like. Some of his longer works are clearly intended for adult…
The Day Boy and the Night Girl
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George MacDonald
A boy named Photogen, who has never seen the moon, meets a girl named Nycteris, who has never seen the sun. The two of them must escape from…
The Wise Woman
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George MacDonald
George MacDonald was an influential Scottish author, poet, and Christian minister. MacDonald’s works (particularly his fairy tales and fanta…
At the Back of the North Wind
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George MacDonald
Diamond the little boy sleeps in the hayloft above the stall of Diamond the horse. The loft is snug but drafty, and after plugging a hole in…
Unspoken Sermons
Read by David Baldwin
George MacDonald
George MacDonald was a Scottish author, poet, and Christian minister. In his day he was considered one of the great Victorian authors on par…
Phantastes: A Faerie Romance for Men and Women (version 2)
Read by Thomas A. Copeland
George MacDonald
An author who means to end a story with some variation of “And they all lived happily ever after” had better deal before that point not just…
Annals of a Quiet Neighbourhood
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George MacDonald
This delightful story begins in a little town called Marshmallows, where a young man, the new vicar, Harry Walton, has just arrived. As he b…
The Light Princess
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George MacDonald
Plenty of princesses have been cursed by wicked witches, but the curse placed on this princess by her evil aunt is an unusual one: it remove…
Mary Marston
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George MacDonald
Written at the height of George MacDonald's literary career, the story centers around the life of a simple merchant's daughter. Mary Marston…
At the Back of the North Wind (version 2)
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George MacDonald
At the Back of the North Wind is a children's book by George MacDonald. It was serialized in the children's magazine Good Words for the Youn…
The Portent
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George MacDonald
Overshadowed by the dark legend of the murderous rider of the horse with the loose shoe, Duncan Campbell sets out from his home in the Highl…
Diary of an Old Soul
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George MacDonald
George MacDonald, a Scottish pastor, wrote these short poems, one for each day of the year, to help him with the severer misfortune he was e…
The Lost Princess
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George MacDonald
Also known as "A Double Story" or "The Wise Woman."The story of two very spoiled girls, a princess and a peasant, who ar…
The Miracles of Our Lord
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George MacDonald
Actions, it is often said, speak louder than words. But in the life of Christ - as George MacDonald shows - both spoke with an equal volume.…