Phantastes

A young man journeys to Fairy Land where he meets magical guides, brave companions and deceptive creatures. Phantastes, by George MacDonald, is considered a classic fairy tale for adults. Originally published in 1858, it follows the trials of a visitor who encounters the best and worst of an enchanted land.

About the author

George MacDonald (1824 - 1905) was a Scottish-born novelist and poet. He grew up in a religious home influenced by various sects of Christianity. He attended University of Aberdeen, where he graduated with a degree in chemistry and physics. After experiencing a crisis of faith, he began theological training and became minister of Trinity Congregational Church. Later, he gained success as a writer penning fantasy tales such as Lilith, The Light Princess and At the Back of the North Wind. MacDonald became a well-known lecturer and mentor to various creatives including Lewis Carroll who famously wrote, Alice's Adventures in Wonderland fame.

Product details

• Authors: George Macdonald
• Publisher: Ingram Publishers Services
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 02.03.2021
• EAN: 9781513277486
• ISBN: 978-1-5132-7748-6
• No. of pages: 178
• Dimensions: 127 mm x 203 mm x 12 mm
• Weight: 196 g
• Illustrations: Illustrationen, nicht spezifiziert
• Series: Mint Editions; Mint Editions—Fantasy and Fairytale; Mint Editions (Fantasy and Fairytale)
• Subjects: Fiction > Narrative literature > Fairytales, sagas, legends; FICTION / Classics, FICTION / Fairy Tales, Folk Tales, Legends & Mythology, Historical fantasy, Fairy and Folk tales / Fairy tale retellings