George MacDonald

6 summariesFantasy, Children's, Young Adult

George MacDonald was a Scottish author and a pioneer of modern fantasy literature in the 19th century. He is known for his imaginative works, including "The Princess and the Goblin," "Phantastes," and "Lilith," which explore themes of morality and spirituality. His stories often blend elements of fairy tales and allegory, influencing later writers such as C.S. Lewis and J.R.R. Tolkien.

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Books by George MacDonald

6 books available

The Princess and the Goblin
George MacDonald
4.0 (30k) average on GoodreadsFantasy
Princess Irene's mystical grandmother and the brave miner boy Curdie must combine their unique insights to outwit the subterranean goblins plotting to steal the royal children and claim the mountain.
Phantastes
George MacDonald
3.9 (8k) average on GoodreadsFantasy
Anodos journeys through a fantastical realm, mirroring the soul's difficult but joyful path to self-surrender and spiritual truth.
The Light Princess
George MacDonald
4.0 (7k) average on GoodreadsFantasy
Cursed to be without gravity, a princess floats through life and love until a selfless act of sacrifice reveals the true weight of her heart.
At the Back of the North Wind
George MacDonald
4.0 (6k) average on GoodreadsFantasy
A poor coachman's son finds his mundane Victorian life transformed by the ethereal, maternal spirit of the North Wind, who offers him glimpses into a beautiful, mystical land beyond the harsh realities of 19th-century England.
Sir Gibbie
George MacDonald
4.3 (2k) average on GoodreadsFantasy
Gibbie, an orphaned, mute boy, lives in the Scottish Highlands. His pure heart and selfless spirit change the lives around him as he seeks to live honestly and with sacrifice.
Lilith
George MacDonald
Haunted by a spectral guide through a mirror to a cosmic realm, a man descends into the darkness of life, death, and salvation, where even tortured souls find solace in a healing sleep before ultimate redemption.