Download or read book Cross Purposes and Other Stories by George MacDonald written by George MacDonald and published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform. This book was released on 2016-08-01 with total page 68 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Cross purposes and other stories, short story colrctions--Croos Purposes, The golden key, the carasoyn, Little Daylight.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.George MacDonald was born on 10 December 1824 at Huntly, Aberdeenshire, Scotland. His father, a farmer, was one of the MacDonalds of Glen Coe, and a direct descendant of one of the families that suffered in the massacre of 1692.The Doric dialect of the Aberdeenshire area appears in the dialogue of some of his non-fantasy novels.MacDonald grew up in the Congregational Church, with an atmosphere of Calvinism. But MacDonald never felt comfortable with some aspects of Calvinist doctrine; indeed, legend has it that when the doctrine of predestination was first explained to him, he burst into tears (although assured that he was one of the elect). Later novels, such as Robert Falconer and Lilith, show a distaste for the idea that God's electing love is limited to some and denied to others. MacDonald graduated from the University of Aberdeen, and then went to London, studying at Highbury College for the Congregational ministry.........
Download or read book CROSS PURPOSES OTHER STORIES written by George 1824-1905 MacDonald and published by . This book was released on 2016-08-25 with total page 290 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
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Download or read book Cross Purposes and Other Stories Classic Reprint written by George MacDonald and published by . This book was released on 2015-07-19 with total page 276 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Excerpt from Cross Purposes and Other Stories Once upon a time, the Queen of Fairyland, finding her own subjects far too well-behaved to be amusing, took a sudden longing to have a mortal or two at her Court. So, after looking about her for some time, she fixed upon two to bring to Fairyland. But how were they to be brought? "Please your majesty," said at last the daughter of the prime minister, "I will bring the girl." About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.
Download or read book Cross Purposes written by George MacDonald and published by . This book was released on 1910 with total page 40 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Cross purposes and The carasoyn written by George MacDonald and published by . This book was released on 1904 with total page 104 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Works of Fancy and Imagination Cross purposes and other stories written by George MacDonald and published by . This book was released on 1874 with total page 294 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Cross Purposes and the Shadows written by George MacDonald and published by Pinnacle Press. This book was released on 2017-05-24 with total page 62 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. To ensure a quality reading experience, this work has been proofread and republished using a format that seamlessly blends the original graphical elements with text in an easy-to-read typeface. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
Download or read book Cross Purposes and the Shadows Scholar s Choice Edition written by George MacDonald and published by . This book was released on 2015-02-16 with total page 64 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work. This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
Download or read book The Light Princess written by George MacDonald and published by Xist Publishing. This book was released on 2015-06-12 with total page 56 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Now a Musical with Music from Tori Amos! “One day [the prince] lost sight of his retinue in a great forest. These forests are very useful in delivering princes from their courtiers, like a sieve that keeps back the bran. Then the princes get away to follow their fortunes. In this they have the advantage of the princesses, who are forced to marry before they have had a bit of fun. I wish our princesses got lost in a forest sometimes.” ― George MacDonald, The Light Princess When a princess is cursed to lose her "gravity" she loses both her wit and her ability to keep her feet on the ground. This short (43 page) novel makes an enjoyable read for children and adults alike. In this book, a familiar fairy tale (Sleeping Beauty) is twisted into a funny, lyrical and wise story about a young princess who saves the prince. This Xist Classics edition has been professionally formatted for e-readers with a linked table of contents. This eBook also contains a bonus book club leadership guide and discussion questions. We hope you’ll share this book with your friends, neighbors and colleagues and can’t wait to hear what you have to say about it.
Download or read book Phantastes written by George MacDonald and published by . This book was released on 1874 with total page 236 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Phantastes Illustrated Edition written by George MacDonald and published by DigiCat. This book was released on 2022-11-13 with total page 207 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Phantastes: A Faerie Romance for Men and Women is a fantasy novel written by George MacDonald. The story centers on the character Anodos and takes its inspiration from German Romanticism, particularly Novalis. It concerns a young man who is pulled into a dreamlike world and over there he 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. George MacDonald (1824-1905) 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. G. K. Chesterton cited The Princess and the Goblin as a book that had "made a difference to my whole existence".
Download or read book The Classic Collection of George MacDonald Novels Stories Fairy Tales Illustrated written by George MacDonald and published by Strelbytskyy Multimedia Publishing. This book was released on 2023-10-15 with total page 3396 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "The Classic Collection of George MacDonald: Novels, Stories, Fairy Tales - Illustrated" is an extensive anthology that gathers the literary treasures of the celebrated Scottish author George MacDonald. This comprehensive collection comprises over 50 books, including novels, stories, and fairy tales, and is enriched with captivating illustrations. George MacDonald is a master storyteller, known for his vivid imagination and profound storytelling. In this collection, readers are transported to enchanting worlds filled with rich characters, moral lessons, and magical adventures. MacDonald's literary legacy has influenced some of the most renowned authors, and his works continue to captivate readers of all ages. Among the notable works featured in this collection are "The Princess and the Goblin," a beloved fairy tale that takes readers on a journey to a magical underground world; "The Lost Princess," a tale of exploration and self-discovery; "The Flight of the Shadow," a gripping novel exploring themes of duality and destiny; and "Lilith," a masterpiece that delves into the realms of myth and fantasy. "The Classic Collection of George MacDonald" is a literary treasure trove that offers readers the opportunity to explore the boundless creativity and wisdom of a beloved author. Whether you're a fan of MacDonald's timeless fairy tales or his thought-provoking novels, this collection is a journey through the imagination and a testament to the enduring power of storytelling. Discover the magic, wisdom, and moral insights that have made George MacDonald a literary icon. Novels The Princess and the Goblin The Princess and Curdie Phantastes At the Back of the North Wind The Lost Princess (A Double Story) The Day Boy and the Night Girl The Flight of the Shadow Lilith: A Romance Stories Adela Cathcart The Portent And Other Stories The Portent The Cruel Painter The Castle The Wowo’riven The Broken Swords The Gray Wolf Uncle Cornelius His Story Dealings With The Fairies The Light Princess The Giant’s Heart The Golden Key The Cross Purposes The Shadows Stephen Archer And Other Tales Stephen Archer The Gifts of The Child Christ The History of Photogen and Nycteris The Butcher’s Bills Port In A Storm If I Had A Father
Download or read book Weighed and Wanting written by George MacDonald and published by BoD – Books on Demand. This book was released on 2024-05-30 with total page 634 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Reprint of the original, first published in 1882.
Download or read book The Complete Fairy Tales written by George MacDonald and published by Penguin. This book was released on 1999-09-01 with total page 385 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: George MacDonald occupied a major position in the intellectual life of his Victorian contemporaries. This volume brings together all eleven of his shorter fairy stories as well as his essay "The Fantastic Imagination". The subjects are those of traditional fantasy: good and wicked fairies, children embarking on elaborate quests, and journeys into unsettling dreamworlds. Within this familiar imaginative landscape, his children's stories were profoundly experimental, questioning the association of childhood with purity and innocence, and the need to separate fairy tale wonder from adult scepticism and disbelief.
Download or read book Cross Purposes and the Shadows written by George MacDonald and published by Library of Alexandria. This book was released on 2006-01-01 with total page 89 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Flashman and the Tiger written by George MacDonald Fraser and published by Anchor. This book was released on 2001-11-06 with total page 370 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: For the first time in four years comes a new book in George MacDonald Fraser's long-running series chronicling the adventures of Sir Harry Paget Flashman. Eleventh in the series, Flashman and the Tiger features not one, but three stories of international intrigue that find the fictional Flashman thrown headlong into historical events around the world. This time out Flashman is thwarting an attempted assassination of Austria's Emperor Franz Josef ("The Road to Charing Cross"); getting to the bottom of the Tranby Croft gaming scandal–and the Prince of Wales' involvement in it ("The Subtleties of Baccarat"); and, in the title story, impacting the Zulu war while hunting down a longtime enemy. At once meticulously faithful to fact and wildly fanciful, Flashman and the Tiger is an educational romp through the annals of history; thirty years after he began the series, Fraser is at the top of his game.
