1824–1905 · Scottish fantasy novelist and minister
George MacDonald

George MacDonald (1824–1905) was a Scottish writer and Christian minister.
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Novels
| # | First published | Book | Kind | Listening time | Read |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1858 | Phantastes: A Faerie Romance for Men and Women A young man enters Fairy Land and confronts his desires. | Novel | 7 h 45 min | FreeRead free · no sign-up |
| 2 | 1871 | At the Back of the North Wind A poor London boy travels with the North Wind. | Novel | 10 h 10 min | Free to startRead free |
| 3 | 1872 | The Princess and the Goblin A princess and a miner’s boy face goblins beneath a mountain. | Novel | 5 h 48 min | Free to startRead free |
| 4 | 1875 | A Double Story Two selfish girls face a wise woman's lessons. | Novel | 3 h 51 min | Free to startRead free |
| 5 | 1883 | The Princess and Curdie A young miner confronts hidden corruption in a royal city. | Novel | 6 h 19 min | Free to startRead free |
| 6 | 1895 | Lilith: A Romance An inherited house opens a path into a strange world. | Novel | 10 h 36 min | Free to startRead free |
Stories and shorter works
| # | First published | Book | Kind | Listening time | Read |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1864 | The Light Princess A cursed princess has neither weight nor serious feeling. | Short story | 1 h 42 min | Free to startRead free |
Letters and non-fiction
| # | First published | Book | Kind | Listening time | Read |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | · | Unspoken Sermons, Series I., II., and III. Christian sermons examine God's love, obedience, prayer, and human relationships. | Non-fiction | 19 h 38 min | Free to startRead free |
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About George MacDonald
George MacDonald (1824–1905) was a Scottish writer and Christian minister. Born in Huntly, Scotland, he later lived in England and Italy. He wrote novels, fairy tales, poetry and sermons. His books include Phantastes (1858), At the Back of the North Wind (1871), The Princess and the Goblin (1872) and Lilith (1895).
- Born
- 1824
- Died
- 1905
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