“Those are not the tears of repentance!... Self-loathing is not sorrow. Yet it is good, for it marks a step in the way home, and in the father's arms the prodigal forgets the self he abominates.”
Quote by George MacDonald
Work
George MacDonald: The Complete Fantasy Collection - 8 Novels & 30+ Short Stories and Fairy Tales (Illustrated): The Princess and the Goblin, Lilith, Phantastes, The Princess and Curdie, At the Back of the North Wind, Portent, The Lost Princess, Adela Cathcart, Dealings with the Fairies and many more
Comprising eight novels and over thirty short stories and fairy tales, this collection is a treasure trove of George MacDonald's imaginative writing. It includes 'The Princess and the Goblin', 'Lilith', 'Phantastes', 'The Princess and Curdie', 'At the Back of the North Wind', 'Portent', 'The Lost Princess', 'Adela Cathcart', and 'Dealings with the Fairies', among others. MacDonald's stories are known for their intricate world-building, moral depth, and the exploration of complex themes, making this collection a must-read for fans of fantasy literature. more
Author
George MacDonald
George MacDonald was a 19th-century Scottish author known for his fantasy literature and religious thought. His works had a profound influence on later writers, such as J.R.R. Tolkien and C.S. Lewis. more
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