at the back of the north wind by george macdonald

Chesterton cited The Princess and the Goblin as a book that had 'made a difference to my whole existence'. A few hours later', said Lewis, 'I knew that I had crossed a great frontier.' G. 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.

Beagle, Neil Gaiman and Madeleine L'Engle. Considered to be a landmark in the development of the childrens novel, this enthralling fairy tale is just as endearing today.Modern readers. Barrie, Lord Dunsany, Hope Mirrlees, Robert E. George MacDonalds best-known fantasy has enchanted generations of children and adults since it was first published in London over a century ago. His writings have been cited as a major literary influence by many notable authors, including W. Book details & editions About the author. He was a pioneering figure in the field of fantasy literature and the mentor of fellow writer Lewis Carroll. of the mystical travels of Diamond, a coachmans son, through distant lands and strange events while riding on the back of the beautiful North Wind. At the Back of the North Wind Paperback Januby George MacDonald (Author) 57 ratings See all formats and editions Kindle 0.99 Read with Our Free App Audiobook Paperback 9.99 5 Used from 5.99 11 New from 6.00 Mass Market Paperback 11.97 13 Used from 1.40 2 New from 6.90 1 Collectible from 24.

Publication date 1911 Publisher London : Blackie Collection newyorkpubliclibrary americana Digitizing sponsor MSN Contributor New York Public Library Language English. The author: George MacDonald (10 December 1824 – 18 September 1905) was a Scottish author, poet and Christian minister. At the back of the north wind by MacDonald, George, 1824-1905. The book includes the fairy tale Little Daylight, which has been pulled out as an independent work, or separately, added to other collections of his fairy tales. AT THE BACK OF THE NORTH WIND BY GEORGE MAC DONALD Author of Dealings with Fairies, Ranald Bannerman, etc., etc. Throughout At the Back of the North Wind, Macdonald demonstrated to his readers a spiritual world that is beyond what our eyes perceive. Diamond travels together with the mysterious Lady North Wind through the nights. It is a fantasy centered on a boy named Diamond and his adventures with the North Wind. It was serialized in the children's magazine Good Words for the Young beginning in 1868 and was published in book form in 1871. The book : Rare and attractive edition of At the Back of the North Wind - a children's book written by Scottish author George MacDonald. Illustrations : Beautifully illustrated with 1 color frontispiece page and in text illustrations. Publisher : London and Glasgow, Blackie & Son Limited, no date (circa 1930).īinding : Attractive and very good, near fine, original blind and gilt decorated cloth binding (hinges fine) under a protective removable mylar cover.Ĭontent : Very good content (bright, tight and clean, rare foxing or staining). Title : At the Back of the North Wind.Illustrated. Author : George MacDonald (illustrated by Maria L.

At the back of the north wind by george macdonald