“We are all very anxious to be understood, and it is very hard not to be. But there is one thing much more necessary.' What is that, grandmother?' To understand other people.' Yes, grandmother. I must be fair - for if I'm not fair to other people, I'm not worth being understood myself. I see.”
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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