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 Lost Princess (version 2)

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Two selfish little girls, a princess and a shepherd's daughter, encounter a wise woman who lovingly shows them each that they are not the ce…

The Vicar's Daughter

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This is the third book of the 'Marshmallow' trilogy. It is a fictional autobiography written by Ethelwyn Percivale, or 'Wynnie'. Her father …

A Dish of Orts: Chiefly Papers on the Imagination, and on Shakespeare

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Readers of George MacDonald are used to his engaging story-telling, winsome characters, and simple theology of trust in God as Father. But t…

A Rough Shaking

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Clare was a wanderer. Orphaned by an earthquake when too young to even remember his full name, his childhood was a succession of challenges …

The Cruel Painter

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This is the story of a daring college student's quest to win the icy heart of a beautiful girl. Unfortunately, the girl is the daughter of a…

The Shadows

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"Old Ralph Rinkelmann made his living by comic sketches, and all but lost it again by tragic poems. So he was just the man to be chosen…

The Light Princess (Version 3)

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The Light Princess is a fairytale written by George MacDonald about a young princess who is cursed by her wicked aunt to be without gravity.…

The Gifts of the Child Christ

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It's the Advent season in London but all is not well in the Greatorex household. All this will change with a surprise on Christmas morning.…

St. George and St. Michael, Volume 3

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’St. George and St. Michael’ is a little-known historical romance telling the story of a young couple who find themselves on opposing sides …

The Princess and the Goblin (Dramatic Reading)

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The story of a Princess named Irene, and her adventure with a boy named Curdie Peterson. Princess Irene meets her grandmother, and Irene wan…

Autumn's Gold

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George MacDonald was a Scottish author, poet, and Christian minister. He was a pioneering figure in the field of fantasy literature and the…

Beautiful Thoughts from George MacDonald

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A brief quote from MacDonald for each day of the year. - Summary by Shelly

If I Had a Father

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Arthur Gervaise, a London sculptor, learns too late of his love for a woman, while his absentee father secretly tries to serve and help him.…

England's Antiphon

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"In this book I have sought to trace the course of our religious poetry from an early period of our literary history. ... [I]f its poet…

Bell Upon Organ

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George MacDonald (10 December 1824 – 18 September 1905) was a Scottish author, poet, and Christian minister. He was a pioneering figure in t…

Within and Without: A Dramatic Poem

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Brother Julian became a monk because he thought that was how he would find God. But now, feeling further away from God than ever and rejecte…

A Cabinet of Gems

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A Cabinet of Gems, cut and polished by Sir Philip Sidney; now, for the more radiance, presented without their setting by George MacDonald.&q…

Mother Nature (MacDonald)

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LibriVox volunteers bring you 14 recordings of Mother Nature by George MacDonald. This was the Weekly Poetry project for March 3, 2013.Georg…

The Wind and the Moon

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LibriVox volunteers bring you 15 readings of The Wind and the Moon by George Macdonald. This is the fortnightly poetry project for September…

Rampolli

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A collection of poems by George MacDonald translated from various European languages including works by Novalis, Schiller, Goethe, Heine, Pe…

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