Phantastes (Warbler Classics Annotated Edition) by George MacDonald (English) Pa

Description: Phantastes (Warbler Classics Annotated Edition) by George MacDonald In one of George MacDonalds most enduring tales, Anodos, a young man of twenty-one, in fairyland where he wrestles with tree-spirits, the shadow, giants, and monsters while encountering dancing statues, fairies, and other magical beings. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description Phantastes, one of George MacDonalds most important and enduring works, chronicles the adventures of Anodos, a young man of twenty-one, in fairyland where he wrestles with tree-spirits, the shadow, giants, and monsters while encountering dancing statues, fairies, and other magical beings. Dreamlike and whimsical, the tale is ultimately a quest for freedom that can only come with the ultimate sacrifice. This Warbler Classics edition includes a biographical timeline. Author Biography George MacDonald (1824-1905) was a Scottish minister, poet, novelist, imaginative seer, and one of the most beloved Victorian authors throughout Great Britain and the United States in the nineteenth century. A pioneering writer of modern fantasy literature, he was the mentor of Lewis Carroll. He has been cited as a major literary influence by dozens of illustrious authors including David Lindsay, J. M. Barrie, Lord Dunsany, Mark Twain, Hope Mirrlees, G. K. Chesterton, Thomas Merton, Flannery OConnor, George Orwell, Aldous Huxley, Ray Bradbury, C. S. Lewis, J. R. R. Tolkien, and Neil Gaiman. In his lifetime he authored some fifty volumes of novels, poetry, short stories, fantasy, sermons, and essays. Review "One of the most remarkable writers of the nineteenth century."-W. H. Auden"I have never concealed the fact that I regarded [MacDonald] as my master; indeed I fancy I have never written a book in which I did not quote from him."-C. S. Lewis"George MacDonald is the grandfather of us all-all of us who struggle to come to terms with truth through fantasy."-Madeleine LEngle Details ISBN1957240873 Author George MacDonald Language English Year 2022 ISBN-10 1957240873 ISBN-13 9781957240879 Format Paperback Pages 158 Publisher Warbler Classics Publication Date 2022-08-31 Imprint Warbler Classics Audience General We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:141818460;

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