February 20, 2021

Heather Wentz

Historically, At the Back of the North Wind ranks as George MacDonald’s most well-known and enduring book, the haunting tale of little Diamond, a simple London cabman’s son and his dreamy encounters with the mysterious, wise, powerful, comforting, and occasionally frightening lady known as North Wind.

February 20, 2021

Heather Wentz

Lilith

As in Phantastes, with which Lilith is usually linked, the narrator finds himself embarking on a quest. But unlike the earlier journey into the land of faerie, that of Lilith is an inward journey that leads to the world of death, exploring what new self-awarenesses, even repentance, may be possible in that realm.

February 19, 2021

Heather Wentz

The Princess and Curdie

After being thrust into the rose-fire, the discerning gift of Curdie’s hand—to know the way in which any man or woman is growing (toward beast or child)—is one of MacDonald's most memorable, though chilling, images.

February 19, 2021

Heather Wentz

The Wise Woman

This shorter fairy tale “Double Story” (by which title it was also published), tells the story of spoiled Princess Rosamond, and a mysterious wise woman whom she meets in the forest, and who continues to come to her in different guises which the princess does not always recognize.

Onesimus

January 25, 2022

Fairy Tales

Onesimus

January 25, 2022

Fairy Tales was first published in 1904 by the author's son, Greville MacDonald, and includes eight of his father's greatest fantasy stories. This new edition published by The Works of George MacDonald features famed 19th-century illustrator Arthur Hughes' 13 original illustrations and the introduction by George MacDonald's son, Greville MacDonald. In addition, we’ve added a new preface by MacDonald's great-great-grandson, Christopher, and a new foreword by C.S. Lewis' stepson, Douglas Gresham.