Recognized particularly for his fairy tales and fantasy novels, MacDonald inspired and influenced such literary masters as W. George MacDonald (1824–1905) was a Scottish author, poet, and clergyman. MacDonald is the greatest genius of this kind whom I know. (C. He was a pioneering figure in the field of modern fantasy literature and. LibriVox recording of Phantastes by George MacDonald Read by Brad Powers A young man named Anodos experiences dream-like adventures in Fairy Land, where he meets tree-spirits, endures the presence of the overwhelming shadow, journeys to the palace of the fairy queen, and searches for the spirit of the earth.

But every now and then there occurs in the modern world a genius…who can make such a story. George MacDonald (1824 1905) was a Scottish author, poet and Christian minister. Most myths were made in prehistoric times…. After three years making a living tutoring, he studied for the ministry and became the pastor of a small Congregational church. In this remarkable, quixotic fairytale, George MacDonald weaves intricate narratives as his protagonist combats tree-spirits and his shadow, journeys to the palace of the fairy queen, and searches for the spirit of the earth. PHANTASTES by George MacDonald THE AUTHOR George MacDonald (1824-1905) was born in Aberdeenshire, Scotland, and attended Aberdeen University, studying chemistry. The next morning, Anados awakes to find his bedroom taking form of a glorious wood and thus begins his adventures in Fairy Land. It tells the tale of Anodos, who inherits a key from his father and finds in the drawer to which it goes an ancient fairy who gives him a glimpse of Fairy Land.

Tolkien, Phantastes is a magnificent tale of spiritual questing and sacrifice. Credited with influencing the fantasy writings of C.

Phantastes by george macdonald