Best Selling Books by George MacDonald

Thomas Wingfold, Curate by George MacDonald, first published in 1876, is a rare manuscript, the original residing in one of the great libraries of the world. This book is a reproduction of that original, which has been scanned and cleaned by state-of-the-art publishing tools for better readability and enhanced appreciation. Restoration Editors'' mission is to bring long out of print manuscripts back to life. Some smudges, annotations or unclear text may still exist, due to permanent damage to the original work. We believe the literary significance of the text justifies offering this reproduction, allowing a new generation to appreciate it.

Embark on a Journey of Enchantment with "MacDonald''s Magical Tales: Exploring Faerie Realms and Brave Adventures" Prepare to be whisked away to realms of wonder and bravery with this enchanting 2 Ebook combo, featuring the timeless works of George MacDonald. Book 1: Phantastes: A Faerie Romance for Men and Women by George MacDonald Step into the magical world of Faerie with "Phantastes," where dreams and reality intertwine in a mesmerizing tapestry of adventure and romance. Follow the journey of Anodos as he discovers a mysterious mirror that transports him to an enchanting realm filled with fantastical creatures and breathtaking landscapes. With MacDonald''s lyrical prose and vivid imagination, this tale will captivate readers of all ages and ignite their sense of wonder. Book 2: The Princess and the Goblin by George MacDonald Join Princess Irene on a courageous quest to defeat the malevolent goblins lurking beneath the mountains in "The Princess and the Goblin." With the help of her loyal friend Curdie, Irene embarks on an epic adventure filled with danger, friendship, and the power of love. MacDonald''s timeless tale reminds readers of the importance of bravery and kindness in the face of darkness, making it a beloved classic for generations to come. Immerse yourself in the enchanting worlds of MacDonald''s imagination, where every page is filled with magic and wonder. Will you answer the call to adventure and bravery, or will you remain in the safety of the ordinary? Embark on a Journey of Courage and Magic! As you lose yourself in "MacDonald''s Magical Tales," one question beckons: Can you unlock the secrets of Faerie and overcome the challenges that lie ahead? Let MacDonald''s timeless stories inspire you to embrace the unknown and embark on your own journey of bravery and discovery. Don''t miss this extraordinary 2 Ebook combo – Your Adventure into the Heart of MacDonald''s Worlds Awaits!

"The Princess and the Goblin" by George MacDonald is a classic fairy tale that intertwines the adventures of a brave princess named Irene and her encounters with magical creatures, including goblins and a mysterious great-great-grandmother. Set in a fantastical world, the story explores themes of courage, loyalty, and the triumph of good over evil. MacDonald weaves a captivating narrative filled with enchanting elements and moral undertones, making it a timeless and delightful read for audiences of all ages.

Anne Thaxter Eaton writes in A Critical History of Children''s Literature that The Princess and the Goblin and its sequel "quietly suggest in every incident ideas of courage and honor." Jeffrey Holdaway, in the New Zealand Art Monthly, said that both books start out as "normal fairytales but slowly become stranger", and that they contain layers of symbolism similar to that of Lewis Carroll''s work.

Lilith is a fantasy novel written by Scottish writer George MacDonald and first published in 1895. Its importance was recognized in its later revival in paperback by Ballantine Books as the fifth volume of the Ballantine Adult Fantasy series in September 1969. Lilith is considered among the darkest of MacDonald''s works, and among the most profound. It is a story concerning the nature of life, death, and salvation. In the story, MacDonald mentions a cosmic sleep that heals tortured souls, preceding the salvation of all. MacDonald was a Christian universalist, believing that all will eventually be saved. However, in this story, divine punishment is not taken lightly, and salvation is hard-won.

At the Back of the North Wind is a children''s book written by Scottish author George MacDonald. It was serialized in the children''s magazine Good Words for the Young beginning in 1868 and was published in book form in 1871. It is a fantasy centered on a boy named Diamond and his adventures with the North Wind. Diamond travels together with the mysterious Lady North Wind through the nights. The book includes the fairy tale Little Daylight, which has been pulled out as an independent work, or separately, added to other collections of his fairy tales

Macdonald''s story of a princess and a miner boy deals frankly with themes of class, love, the spirit, growth, gender and authority.

“Hilariously funny.”—The New York Times Book Review One of literature''s most delightful rakes is back in another tale of rollicking adventure and tantalizing seduction. The plucky Flashman''s latest escapades are sure to entertain devotees as well as attract new aficionados.

The Tragedie of Hamlet, Prince of Denmarke - a study with the text of the folio of 1623 by George Macdonald is an unchanged, high-quality reprint of the original edition of 1885. Hansebooks is editor of the literature on different topic areas such as research and science, travel and expeditions, cooking and nutrition, medicine, and other genres. As a publisher we focus on the preservation of historical literature. Many works of historical writers and scientists are available today as antiques only. Hansebooks newly publishes these books and contributes to the preservation of literature which has become rare and historical knowledge for the future.

In this sequel to the classic fantasy The Princess and the Goblin, Curdie is given a strange gift: he can read a person''s character by touching their hands. But he''s not sure what good that is when the kingdom starts falling apart. Along with his trusty monster, Curdie must decide what to believe, who to help, and who to fight when the king grows mysteriously sick and the princess is helpless. Enjoyable for all ages, The Princess and Curdie is a clever fable of falsehood versus truth and appearance versus reality.-Most myths were made in prehistoric times, and, I suppose, not consciously made by individuals at all. But every now and then there occurs in the modern world a genius...who can make such a story. MacDonald is the greatest genius of this kind whom I know.- --C. S. Lewis-Surely, George MacDonald is the grandfather of us all--all of us who struggle to come to terms with truth through fantasy.- --Madeleine L''Engle-The magical, the fairy story...may be a vehicle of mystery. This is what George MacDonald attempted, achieving stories of power and beauty.- --J.R.R. Tolkien

Phantastes: A Faerie Romance for Men and Women is a fantasy novel written by George MacDonald, first published in London in 1858. It was later reprinted in paperback by Ballantine Books as the fourteenth volume of the Ballantine Adult Fantasy series in April 1970. The story centres on the character Anodos ("pathless", or "ascent" in Greek) and takes its inspiration from German Romanticism, particularly Novalis. The story concerns a young man who is pulled into a dreamlike world and there hunts for his ideal of female beauty, embodied by the "Marble Lady". Anodos lives through many adventures and temptations while in the other world, until he is finally ready to give up his ideals. The edition published in 1905 was illustrated by Pre-Raphaelite painter Arthur Hughes. C.S. Lewis wrote, concerning his first reading of Phantastes at age sixteen, "That night my imagination was, in a certain sense, baptized; the rest of me[,] not unnaturally, took longer. I had not the faintest notion what I had let myself in for by buying Phantastes.........George MacDonald (10 December 1824 - 18 September 1905) was a Scottish author, poet, and Christian minister. He was a pioneering figure in the field of fantasy literature and the mentor of fellow writer Lewis Carroll. His writings have been cited as a major literary influence by many notable authors including W. H. Auden, C. S. Lewis, J. R. R. Tolkien,Walter de la Mare,E. Nesbit and Madeleine L''Engle.C. S. Lewis wrote that he regarded MacDonald as his "master": "Picking up a copy of Phantastes one day at a train-station bookstall, I began to read. A few hours later," said Lewis, "I knew that I had crossed a great frontier." G. K. Chesterton cited The Princess and the Goblin as a book that had "made a difference to my whole existence".Elizabeth Yates wrote of Sir Gibbie, "It moved me the way books did when, as a child, the great gates of literature began to open and first encounters with noble thoughts and utterances were unspeakably thrilling."Even Mark Twain, who initially disliked MacDonald, became friends with him, and there is some evidence that Twain was influenced by MacDonald.Christian author Oswald Chambers (1874-1917) wrote in Christian Disciplines, vol. 1, (pub. 1934) that "it is a striking indication of the trend and shallowness of the modern reading public that George MacDonald''s books have been so neglected".In addition to his fairy tales, MacDonald wrote several works on Christian apologetics including several that defended his view of Christian Universalism.............

A plot to kidnap a little princess and flood the passageways of a mine is thwarted when a mysterious silver-haired woman and a brave young miner help repel some devilish subterranean creatures.