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 Light Princess and Other Fairy Tales

Read by Clive Catterall 4.8
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…

Sir Gibbie

Read by LibriVox Volunteers 4.8
These are the adventures of Sir Gibbie through the Scotland moors. Not being able to read or speak, Gibbie survives on the streets without a…

The Princess and the Goblin (version 2)

Read by Andy Minter (1934-2017) 4.8
The Princess and the Goblin is a captivating tale by George MacDonald that weaves together adventure and fantasy in a world where magic and …

Lilith

Read by Pete Williams, Pittsburgh, PA 4.7
Lilith, written by the father of fantasy literature, George MacDonald, was first published in 1895. Its importance was recognized in its lat…

Donal Grant

Read by Devorah Allen 4.9
After leaving home in search of work, Donal Grant accepts a position as tutor to a young boy who lives in a sprawling castle, which also hou…

Annals of a Quiet Neighbourhood

Read by LibriVox Volunteers 4.6
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…

Unspoken Sermons

Read by David Baldwin 4.8
George MacDonald was a Scottish author, poet, and Christian minister. In his day he was considered one of the great Victorian authors on par…

The Princess and Curdie

Read by Lizzie Driver 4.6
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 Princess and the Goblin

Read by Lizzie Driver 4.6
The Princess and the Goblin is an enthralling fantasy tale written by George MacDonald. Her nurse Lootie raises the princess Irene in a hous…

What's Mine's Mine

Read by Hannah Mary 4.8
Set in the invigorating wilds of Scotland, clans are crumbling and emigrating as their homeland is bought out from under them. The character…

Malcolm

Read by Devorah Allen 4.8
Malcolm MacPhail has lived, for all of his twenty or so years, in a fishing village on the north coast of Scotland. He lives with his grandf…

The Hope of the Gospel

Read by Jordan 4.6
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…

Mary Marston

Read by LibriVox Volunteers 4.5
Written at the height of George MacDonald's literary career, the story centers around the life of a simple merchant's daughter. Mary Marston…

Phantastes: A Faerie Romance for Men and Women

Read by Brad Powers 4.7
A young man named Anodos experiences dream-like adventures in Fairy Land, where he meets tree-spirits, endures the presence of the overwhelm…

The Portent

Read by LibriVox Volunteers 4.5
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…

At the Back of the North Wind

Read by LibriVox Volunteers 4.5
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…

The Day Boy and the Night Girl

Read by Laurie Anne Walden 4.6
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…

Phantastes: A Faerie Romance for Men and Women (version 2)

Read by Thomas A. Copeland 4.5
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…

The Miracles of Our Lord

Read by LibriVox Volunteers 4.7
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.…

Far Above Rubies

Read by Hannah Mary 4.7
Proverbs 31:10-11 says, "Who can find a virtuous woman? for her price is far above rubies. The heart of her husband doth safely trust i…

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