Brings together eleven of the author's shorter fairy stories as well as his essay The Fantastic Imagination. This title includes fairy stories that range from traditional fantasy - good and wicked fairies, children embarking on elaborate quests, and journeys into unsettling dream worlds.
George MacDonald Books
George MacDonald was a Scottish author renowned for his poignant fairy tales and fantasy novels. His works delve into profound spiritual themes, and his distinctive narrative style has significantly influenced subsequent generations of writers. MacDonald's ability to weave moral and philosophical ideas into imaginative stories solidifies his place as a pivotal literary figure. The impact of his writing is evident in the works of numerous acclaimed authors who regarded him as a master, appreciating his capacity to evoke wonder and deep reflection in readers.







Robert Falconer
- 462 pages
- 17 hours of reading
George MacDonald (1824-1905), a Scottish poet, novelist, and minister, profoundly influenced notable figures such as Lewis Carroll, Mark Twain, and C.S. Lewis, who remarked on MacDonald's closeness to the Spirit of Christ. G. K. Chesterton recognized him as one of the greatest men of the 19th century. However, MacDonald’s use of Scots in his novels has often challenged readers. This new edition of his work presents the complete original text of Robert Falconer alongside English translations, making it more accessible. It includes an introduction by Michael Phillips, a leading expert on MacDonald, and features fifteen original illustrations by Leighton Isaacs. Translator David Jack notes that the story follows the hero's dual quest: to find his estranged earthly father and to seek a Heavenly Father amid the complexities of his Calvinist upbringing. This odyssey captures the essence of MacDonald’s spiritual vision, emphasizing that "Fatherhood is at the great world’s core." Praise for this edition highlights its accessibility and charitable aspect, as all profits support those in need. Readers who previously struggled with the Scots language express excitement about this illustrated, unabridged version, which encourages engagement with both the original and translated dialogue.
The Princess and Curdie
- 204 pages
- 8 hours of reading
In the years since The Princess and the Goblin Curdie has grown and started to hunt. He's begun to doubt the story of Irene's great-great grandmother, but when he meets her himself he is given a quest and a gift. When he touches anything, man or beast, he can detect what they are like on the inside. Sent on a quest with a friendly beast, Lina, for company, Curdie once again finds himself in the service of the King and the Princess. This edition features the complete unabridged text and 54 illustrations taken from numerous early printings.
Sir Gibbie
- 420 pages
- 15 hours of reading
Follow Sir Gibbie on his adventures through the moors of Scotland's Highlands more than a century ago. Having no mother and an alcoholic father, Gibbie must survive on the streets as a child unable to read or speak. See how this boy wins the hearts of his neighbors and offers what little he has to help others. Sir Gibbie teaches adults and children alike about the ability to sacrifice self, and to strive for a world more honest and pure than our own.
The Day Boy And The Night Girl
- 48 pages
- 2 hours of reading
The book is a facsimile reprint of a scarce antiquarian work, preserving its historical significance despite potential imperfections like marks and flawed pages. It aims to protect and promote cultural literature by providing an affordable, high-quality edition that remains faithful to the original text.
George MacDonald's classic fantasies, fairy tales, and supernatural stories are collected in three volumes. This volume includes The Portent, At the Back of the North Wind, The Flight of the Shadow, and his essays, The Imagination: Its Functions and Its Culture and The Fantastic Imagination.
The Princess and the Goblin
- 336 pages
- 12 hours of reading
When Princess Irene and her nursemaid stay out too late one night and are chased home by goblins, a young miner boy called Curdie comes to their rescue. So begins a fantastic adventure in which Irene and Curdie must try to stop a goblin invasion, helped by Irene's mysterious great-great-grandmother. This much-loved tale was a personal favourite of C.S. Lewis and J.R.R. Tolkien. This edition includes the sequel, The Princess and Curdie.
Lilith
- 252 pages
- 9 hours of reading
The story of Mr. Vane, an orphan and heir to a large house in which he has a vision that leads him through an old mirror into another world.
At the Back of the North Wind
- 400 pages
- 14 hours of reading
Diamond, a young boy living in nineteenth-century London, has many adventures as he travels with the beautiful Lady North Wind and comes to know the many facets of her protective and violent temper
Phantastes
- 197 pages
- 7 hours of reading
Anodos enters a dream-like fairyland of tree-spirits and magic, where he searches for the spirit of the Earth.
Ranald Bannerman's Boyhood, The Princess and Curdie & The Princess and the Goblin
- 538 pages
- 19 hours of reading
Ranald Bannerman's Boyhood follows a young motherless boy growing up in a Scottish manse with his brothers. Key characters include the sneaky housekeeper Mrs. Mitchel, the enchanting storyteller Kirsty, the brave cowherd Turkey, the mysterious Wandering Willie, the malevolent Kelpie, the gentle horse Missie, and the lovely Elsie Duff. Through various adventures, Ranald learns vital lessons about courage and integrity from his father. In a separate tale, a children's fantasy classic unfolds as Princess Irene and Curdie, now a bit older, face the challenge of corrupt ministers poisoning Irene's father, the king. Living a lonely life in a desolate castle, Irene has only her nursemaid, Lootie, for company, while goblins, long banished from the kingdom, plot revenge. One day, Irene discovers her great-great-grandmother, who gifts her a magical thread connecting her to home. Curdie, a young miner, befriends Irene and learns the goblins' secret weakness. He overhears their plans to flood the mine and warns his father, but is imprisoned by the goblins. With Irene's help, he escapes and fights back against the goblins, ultimately leading to their downfall. The story weaves themes of bravery, friendship, and the battle between good and evil, culminating in a triumphant rescue and the restoration of peace.
An seinem einundzwanzigsten Geburtstag entdeckt der englische Lord Anodos im Sekretär seines Vaters ein Geheimfach. Dort erwartet ihn eine kleine Statuette, die ihm seinen sehnlichsten Wunsch erfüllt: einen Weg ins Feenland zu finden. Auf seiner mythischen Reise lernt Anodos die Geheimnisse der Blumen und Bäume kennen; er gewinnt Freunde, die ihm bei seiner abenteuerlichen Wanderung beistehen, und muss vor bösen Geistern auf der Hut sein. Er erlebt, wie Figuren aus Alabaster und Marmor lebendig werden, begegnet dem Ritter Parzifal in seiner roten Rüstung und gelangt schließlich in den ersehnten, zauberhaften Feenpalast. George MacDonalds Meisterwerk »Phantastes« wird hier seit langen Jahren wieder der Öffentlichkeit zugänglich gemacht – illustriert von Friedrich Hechelmann, der mit großer Begeisterung nicht nur die Farben, sondern auch Reales und Irreales zu bezaubernden Bildern gemischt hat.
Das ist die bezaubernde Geschichte des kleinen Gibbie. Stumm und in Lumpen, doch mit dem Gemüt eines Engels durchstreift er die Gassen der großen Stadt. Sein Herz will schier brechen, als sein geliebter Vater stirbt. Doch dann zieht der kleine Waisenjunge hinauf in die schottischen Highlands, auf der Suche nach einem neuen Vaterhaus.
Es war einer dieser exquisiten Tage, die jeden Winter kommen, an denen es nicht mehr der tote Körper, sondern der schöne Geist des Sommers zu sein scheint. Ein solcher Tag hat zu seiner Schwester der glücklicheren Zeit etwas von der Beziehung, die die Marmorstatue zur lebendigen Form hat; das Gefühl, das er von Schönheit weckt, ist abstrakter, ätherischer; er hebt die Seele in eine höhere Region als der Sommer-Tag von herrlichster Pracht. Es ist wie die Liebe, die Verlust gereinigt hat.
"Die Prinzessin und der Kobold" von George MacDonald war, nach dessen eigenen Angaben, das Buch, das J.R.R. Tolkien entscheidend bei der Entstehung von "Der Herr der Ringe" beeinflusst hat. Das Buch gehört zu den Pionieren der Fantasy-Kinderliteratur und sollte in keinem Regal fehlen. Prinzessin Irene lebt in einem großen Haus, "halb Palast, halb Bauernhaus", an einem Berg. Sie wird vom gesamten Personal verwöhnt und geliebt, während ihr "Königspapa" durch sein Reich zieht und seinen Geschäften nachgeht. Sie haben keine Ahnung, dass tief unter ihnen eine Armee Kobolde den Sturm des Hauses plant. Um sie zurückzuschlagen, muss Irene auf die Hilfe des Bergmannsjungen Curdie und ihrer geheimnisvollen, wunderschönen Großmutter, die unbemerkt in einem der Türme des Palastes wohnt, vertrauen ....
Phantastes. Eine märchenhafte Geschichte
- 130 pages
- 5 hours of reading
Die Reise des Phantastes. Roman
- 320 pages
- 12 hours of reading
An seinem einundzwanzigsten Geburtstag findet der englische Lord Anodos im Sekretär seines Vaters eine Statuette, die ihm den Zugang zum Feenland eröffnet. Auf seiner Reise entdeckt er die Geheimnisse der Natur, schließt Freundschaften und begegnet fantastischen Wesen. George MacDonalds „Phantastes“ wird neu aufgelegt und von Friedrich Hechelmann illustriert.
Phantasus: Ein Feenmärchen
- 220 pages
- 8 hours of reading
Lady Florimel und der Fischer
- 312 pages
- 11 hours of reading
Die Lichtprinzessin und Das Herz des Riesen. Phantastische Märchen
- 368 pages
- 13 hours of reading
Edition C - Reihe J: Eine Kindheit in Schottland
- 205 pages
- 8 hours of reading
Štyri krátke fantazijné príbehy pre deti aj dospelých – Lux a Luna, Múdra pani, Ľahkovážna princezná a Zlatý kľúč Klasická alegória vezme všedné veci a snaží sa ich čitateľovi zatraktívniť tým, že z nich spraví princezné a goblinov. George MacDonald verí, že ľudia sú princezné, princovia, goblinovia či dobré víly a prezlieka ich za obyčajných ľudí. Rozprávkovosť nie je na povrchu príbehu, ale v jeho srdci. Preto si dokonca aj všedné predmety, javiskové kulisy príbehu, ponechávajú presne to nevýslovné čaro, aké majú v rozprávkach.
Nádherná rozprávková fantasy od majstra škótskej literatúry. Čarodejnica Watho má jedinú túžbu - chce vedieť všetko. Preto získa dve deti, aby ich podrobila krutému pokusu - chlapca vychová tak, že nikdy nespozná noc a dievča zavrie v temnote podzemia svojho hradu, aby spala cez deň a nikdy nevidela svetlo. Čo sa však stane, ak sa dievčaťu podarí uniknúť zo svojho väzenia? A čo spraví chlapec, keď sa ocitne zoči voči temnote?
Skotský spisovatel George MacDonald (1824–1905) nechává ve své pohádkové romanci Snílci jednadvacetiletého hrdinu Anoda putovat kouzelnou říši k nalezení pravé lásky a duchovní dospělosti. Kniha, která ovlivnila G. K. Chestertona, J. R. R. Tolkiena, C. S. Lewise a další velké anglické spisovatele 20. století, patří k průkopnickým dílům žánru fantasy, zároveň však na hlubší rovině představuje symbolické líčení cesty lidského srdce od neurčitých romantických tužeb až ke schopnosti sebeobětování. Zázračný svět plný skřítků, mluvících stromů, rytířů a panen v nouzi se zde stává dějištěm iniciačního příběhu o trnitém putování ke zralosti.
Ľahučká princezná
- 61 pages
- 3 hours of reading
Poznáme mnoho príbehov o princeznách, ktoré boli začarované zlými vílami, alebo čarodejnicami. Niektoré museli spať sto rokov, iné musel princ oslobodiť z pazúrov hrozného draka, alebo čarodejníka. Našu princeznú zakliala jej zlá teta úplne inak. Kúzlom odstránila z jej života všetku váhu. Princezná nielenže nemá žiadnu váhu, ale ani nič neberie vážne. Zachráni niekto princeznú, ktorá lieta ako pierko a na všetkom sa smeje? Dá sa zlomiť kliatba, ktorá prekáža všetkým, okrem princeznej? Rozprávka s nádychom fantasy, dávkou humoru a irónie od škótskeho autora George MacDonalda, ktorá sa stala predlohou známeho muzikálu




















