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!
Mother Nature (MacDonald)
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George MacDonald
LibriVox volunteers bring you 14 recordings of Mother Nature by George MacDonald. This was the Weekly Poetry project for March 3, 2013.Georg…
Bedtime
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George MacDonald
George MacDonald was a Scottish author, poet, and Christian minister. He was a pioneering figure in the field of fantasy literature and the …
Baby
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George MacDonald
LibriVox volunteers bring you 12 recordings of Baby by George MacDonald. This was the fortnightly poetry project for February 22nd, 2009.
St. George and St. Michael, Volume 2
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George MacDonald
’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 Elect Lady
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George MacDonald
Two farmer's sons and a cotter's daughter, though on different rungs of the social scale, formed a close bond in childhood as they learned t…
If I Had a Father
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George MacDonald
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.…
The Wind and the Moon
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George MacDonald
LibriVox volunteers bring you 15 readings of The Wind and the Moon by George Macdonald. This is the fortnightly poetry project for September…
The Light Princess (Version 3)
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George MacDonald
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.…
Paul Faber, Surgeon
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George MacDonald
In this sequel to "Thomas Wingfold, Curate" we follow an athiest who prides himself on being better than the Christians he knows a…
Bell Upon Organ
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George MacDonald
George MacDonald (10 December 1824 – 18 September 1905) was a Scottish author, poet, and Christian minister. He was a pioneering figure in t…
Autumn's Gold
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George MacDonald
George MacDonald was a Scottish author, poet, and Christian minister. He was a pioneering figure in the field of fantasy literature and the…
A Dish of Orts: Chiefly Papers on the Imagination, and on Shakespeare
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George MacDonald
Readers of George MacDonald are used to his engaging story-telling, winsome characters, and simple theology of trust in God as Father. But t…
St. George and St. Michael, Volume 3
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George MacDonald
’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 Marquis of Lossie
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George MacDonald
This book is the sequel to Malcolm.Having now learned the truth of his own parentage, and some important facts regarding the birth of his la…
Said and Did
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George MacDonald
LibriVox volunteers bring you 12 recordings of Said and Did by George MacDonald..This was the Weekly Poetry project for December 2, 2018. …
A Rough Shaking
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George MacDonald
Clare was a wanderer. Orphaned by an earthquake when too young to even remember his full name, his childhood was a succession of challenges …
Heather and Snow
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George MacDonald
Set in the barren lowlands of Scotland with a small cast of characters, both lives and landscape are vividly portrayed and masterfully inter…
The Lost Princess (version 2)
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George MacDonald
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…
England's Antiphon
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George MacDonald
"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…
Beautiful Thoughts from George MacDonald
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Elizabeth W. Dougall and George MacDonald
A brief quote from MacDonald for each day of the year. - Summary by Shelly