George Macdonald

Cross Purposes and The Shadows

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Produktbeschreibung

Rediscover the enchanting world of George MacDonald in "Cross Purposes and The Shadows," a captivating collection of fairy tales. A master of the fantasy genre and a profound influence on writers like C.S. Lewis, MacDonald weaves intricate allegories within these timeless stories. Explore themes of spiritual growth and self-discovery through imaginative narratives, making this volume a rewarding read for those who appreciate Christian allegory and meaningful storytelling. "Cross Purposes and The Shadows" offers a journey into a realm where the veil between the everyday and the extraordinary thins, inviting readers to reflect on deeper truths. Experience the enduring magic of these classic British fairy tales, meticulously prepared for republication in a quality print edition. 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. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Creative Media Partners, LLC
• Seitenzahl: 48
• Erscheinungstermin: 28. März 2025
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 234mm x 156mm x 3mm
• Gewicht: 82g
• ISBN-13: 9781022989368
• ISBN-10: 1022989367
• Artikelnr.: 73929630

Autorenporträt

George MacDonald was a Scottish author, poet, and Christian Congregational clergyman. He established himself as a pioneering figure in modern fantasy writing and mentored fellow writer Lewis Carroll. In addition to his fairy stories, MacDonald wrote various works on Christian theology, including sermon collections. George MacDonald was born on December 10, 1824 in Huntly, Aberdeenshire, Scotland. His father, a farmer, descended from the Clan MacDonald of Glen Coe and was a direct descendant of one of the families killed in the 1692 massacre. MacDonald was raised in an exceptionally literary household: one of his maternal uncles was a renowned Celtic scholar, editor of the Gaelic Highland Dictionary, and collector of fairy stories and Celtic oral poetry. His paternal grandfather had helped to publish an edition of James Macpherson's Ossian, a contentious epic poem based on the Fenian Cycle of Celtic Mythology that contributed to the birth of European Romanticism. MacDonald's step-uncle was a Shakespeare scholar, while his paternal cousin was also a Celtic intellectual.