Phantastes (150th Anniversary Edition): A Faerie Romance for Men and Women by Ge

Description: Phantastes (150th Anniversary Edition) by George MacDonald To celebrate the 150th anniversary of its publication in 1858 Paternoster has produced the first ever annotated edition of Phantastes. Described by MacDonald as 'a faerie romance for men and women', Phantastes tells the tale of Anodos, a young man who one morning wakes up to find himself in the dreamlike landscape of faerie. Through the landscape he must travel, facing malevolent tree-spirits and fighting giants, dogged all the time by his shadow-self and eventually reaching a climactic act of valour, self-sacrifice and redemption. On his journey he is inspired by a mysterious white lady, befriended by knights and given strength by the 'old woman with the young eyes'. Phantastes is a tale about selfishness and self-sacrifice, pride and humility, about friendship and fear. Above all it is a novel about death - good death - death which is really the start of life. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description Before C S Lewis and Tolkien, there was George MacDonald - the true godfather of Christian fantasy fiction. In Phantastes, he created a vividly dreamlike otherworld as a setting for powerful expressions of Christian truth. This volume is a full reproduction of the original 1858 publication. Author Biography George MacDonald (1824-1905), Scottish poet, preacher, and novelist was one of the most original and influential writers of Victorian Britain. He wrote over 50 books with millions of copies sold, and he was one of the most popular authors of the day on both sides of the Atlantic. Drawn to the pulpit early, MacDonald eventually left to pursue his writing. Numbered among Dickens, Trollope, and other giants of the age as a novelist, MacDonald ended his career with over 50 books ranging from fantastical literature, to childrens stories, to critical essays, and numerous novels. In addition to writing, MacDonald lectured extensively. MacDonalds fiction combined the mans immense spiritual understanding with his innate storytelling ability. His works have influenced writers like C.S. Lewis, J.R.R. Tolkien, and many others.- Publisher. Details ISBN1842276158 Author George MacDonald Short Title PHANTASTES SPECIAL/E Language English ISBN-10 1842276158 ISBN-13 9781842276150 Media Book Format Paperback Illustrations Yes Country of Publication United Kingdom Birth 1824 Death 1905 Edition 150th Subtitle A Faerie Romance for Men and Women Imprint Paternoster Press Place of Publication Cumbria UK Release Date 2008-10-01 AU Release Date 2008-10-01 NZ Release Date 2008-10-01 Pages 272 Publisher Send The Light Edition Description Anniversary edition Year 2008 Publication Date 2008-10-01 DEWEY 823.8 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:92639837;

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