
The Complete Works of George MacDonald (Illustrated Edition)
Enriched edition. The Princess and the Goblin, Phantastes, At the Back of the North Wind, Lilith…By George MacDonaldLength587h 3m
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The Complete Works of George MacDonald (Illustrated Edition) presents a compendium of MacDonald's pivotal contributions to fantasy literature and spiritual allegory, intricately interwoven with superb illustrations. This edition encapsulates MacDonald's unique narrative style, characterized by its lyrical prose, vivid imagery, and rich symbolism, which elevates the realms of allegory and fairy tale. As a forerunner of modern fantasy, MacDonald deftly explores themes of morality, redemption, and the interplay between the earthly and mystical, inviting readers to traverse not merely the outer landscapes but the inner sanctum of the human soul through works such as "Phantastes" and "The Princess and the Goblin." George MacDonald, a profoundly influential Scottish author and poet of the 19th century, is often heralded as the grandfather of modern fantasy literature. His devout Christian faith and extensive theological inquiries inspired his imaginative narratives, reflecting his belief in the transformative power of love and grace. His friendship with literary giants such as Lewis Carroll and his influence on contemporaries like C.S. Lewis underscore his significance within the literary canon. Such intellectual network and theological grounding greatly informed his creative vision. I highly recommend this illustrated edition to both scholars and enthusiasts of literary fantasy. Its enriched textual exploration allows for a deeper engagement with MacDonald's themes and philosophies, while the illustrations breathe new life into his historic tales. This work not only appeals to admirers of fantasy but also serves as a testament to MacDonald's enduring significance in the exploration of spiritual truths through the lens of enchanting storytelling.
In this enriched edition, we have carefully created added value for your reading experience:
- A comprehensive Introduction outlines these selected works' unifying features, themes, or stylistic evolutions.
- A Historical Context section situates the works in their broader era—social currents, cultural trends, and key events that underpin their creation.
- A concise Synopsis (Selection) offers an accessible overview of the included texts, helping readers navigate plotlines and main ideas without revealing critical twists.
- A unified Analysis examines recurring motifs and stylistic hallmarks across the collection, tying the stories together while spotlighting the different work's strengths.
- Reflection questions inspire deeper contemplation of the author's overarching message, inviting readers to draw connections among different texts and relate them to modern contexts.
- Lastly, our hand‐picked Memorable Quotes distill pivotal lines and turning points, serving as touchstones for the collection's central themes.
Audiobook details
GenreChristian & Inspirational, Fairy Tales and Folklore
Length587 hrs 3 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateDec 7, 2023
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1Introduction
136HOME AGAIN: A TALE (The Poet's Homecoming) (pt. 2)
2Introduction
137HOME AGAIN: A TALE (The Poet's Homecoming) (pt. 3)
3Historical Context
138THE ELECT LADY (The Landlady's Master) (pt. 1)
4Synopsis (Selection)
139THE ELECT LADY (The Landlady's Master) (pt. 2)
5George MacDonaldby Annie Matheson
140THE ELECT LADY (The Landlady's Master) (pt. 3)
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6THE PRINCESS AND THE GOBLIN (pt. 1)
141A ROUGH SHAKING (pt. 1)
7THE PRINCESS AND THE GOBLIN (pt. 2)
142A ROUGH SHAKING (pt. 2)
8THE PRINCESS AND THE GOBLIN (pt. 3)
143A ROUGH SHAKING (pt. 3)
9THE PRINCESS AND CURDIE (pt. 1)
144A ROUGH SHAKING (pt. 4)
10THE PRINCESS AND CURDIE (pt. 2)
145A ROUGH SHAKING (pt. 5)
11THE PRINCESS AND CURDIE (pt. 3)
146HEATHER AND SNOW (The Peasant Girl's Dream) (pt. 1)
12PHANTASTES (pt. 1)
147HEATHER AND SNOW (The Peasant Girl's Dream) (pt. 2)
13PHANTASTES (pt. 2)
148HEATHER AND SNOW (The Peasant Girl's Dream) (pt. 3)
14PHANTASTES (pt. 3)
149HEATHER AND SNOW (The Peasant Girl's Dream) (pt. 4)
15PHANTASTES (pt. 4)
150SALTED WITH FIRE (The Minister's Restoration) (pt. 1)
16AT THE BACK OF THE NORTH WIND (pt. 1)
151SALTED WITH FIRE (The Minister's Restoration) (pt. 2)
17AT THE BACK OF THE NORTH WIND (pt. 2)
152SALTED WITH FIRE (The Minister's Restoration) (pt. 3)
18AT THE BACK OF THE NORTH WIND (pt. 3)
153FAR ABOVE RUBIES
19AT THE BACK OF THE NORTH WIND (pt. 4)
154MALCOLM (pt. 1)
20THE LOST PRINCESS (A DOUBLE STORY) (pt. 1)
155MALCOLM (pt. 2)
21THE LOST PRINCESS (A DOUBLE STORY) (pt. 2)
156MALCOLM (pt. 3)
22THE DAY BOY AND THE NIGHT GIRL (The Romance of Photogen and Nycteris) (pt. 1)
157MALCOLM (pt. 4)
23THE DAY BOY AND THE NIGHT GIRL (The Romance of Photogen and Nycteris) (pt. 2)
158MALCOLM (pt. 5)
24THE DAY BOY AND THE NIGHT GIRL (The Romance of Photogen and Nycteris) (pt. 3)
159MALCOLM (pt. 6)
25THE DAY BOY AND THE NIGHT GIRL (The Romance of Photogen and Nycteris) (pt. 4)
160MALCOLM (pt. 7)
26THE DAY BOY AND THE NIGHT GIRL (The Romance of Photogen and Nycteris) (pt. 5)
161MALCOLM (pt. 8)
27THE DAY BOY AND THE NIGHT GIRL (The Romance of Photogen and Nycteris) (pt. 6)
162MALCOLM (pt. 9)
28THE DAY BOY AND THE NIGHT GIRL (The Romance of Photogen and Nycteris) (pt. 7)
163THE MARQUIS OF LOSSIE (The Marquis' Secret) (pt. 1)
29THE DAY BOY AND THE NIGHT GIRL (The Romance of Photogen and Nycteris) (pt. 8)
164THE MARQUIS OF LOSSIE (The Marquis' Secret) (pt. 2)
30THE FLIGHT OF THE SHADOW (pt. 1)
165THE MARQUIS OF LOSSIE (The Marquis' Secret) (pt. 3)
31THE FLIGHT OF THE SHADOW (pt. 2)
166THE MARQUIS OF LOSSIE (The Marquis' Secret) (pt. 4)
32THE FLIGHT OF THE SHADOW (pt. 3)
167THE MARQUIS OF LOSSIE (The Marquis' Secret) (pt. 5)
33LILITH: A ROMANCE (pt. 1)
168THE MARQUIS OF LOSSIE (The Marquis' Secret) (pt. 6)
34LILITH: A ROMANCE (pt. 2)
169THE MARQUIS OF LOSSIE (The Marquis' Secret) (pt. 7)
35LILITH: A ROMANCE (pt. 3)
170THE MARQUIS OF LOSSIE (The Marquis' Secret) (pt. 8)
36LILITH: A ROMANCE (pt. 4)
171SIR GIBBIE (The Baronet's Song) (pt. 1)
37LILITH: A ROMANCE (pt. 5)
172SIR GIBBIE (The Baronet's Song) (pt. 2)
38ADELA CATHCART (pt. 1)
173SIR GIBBIE (The Baronet's Song) (pt. 3)
39ADELA CATHCART (pt. 2)
174SIR GIBBIE (The Baronet's Song) (pt. 4)
40ADELA CATHCART (pt. 3)
175SIR GIBBIE (The Baronet's Song) (pt. 5)
41ADELA CATHCART (pt. 4)
176SIR GIBBIE (The Baronet's Song) (pt. 6)
42ADELA CATHCART (pt. 5)
177SIR GIBBIE (The Baronet's Song) (pt. 7)
43ADELA CATHCART (pt. 6)
178SIR GIBBIE (The Baronet's Song) (pt. 8)
44ADELA CATHCART (pt. 7)
179DONAL GRANT (The Shepherd's Castle) (pt. 1)
45ADELA CATHCART (pt. 8)
180DONAL GRANT (The Shepherd's Castle) (pt. 2)
46THE PORTENT and Other Stories (pt. 1)
181DONAL GRANT (The Shepherd's Castle) (pt. 3)
47THE PORTENT and Other Stories (pt. 2)
182DONAL GRANT (The Shepherd's Castle) (pt. 4)
48THE PORTENT and Other Stories (pt. 3)
183DONAL GRANT (The Shepherd's Castle) (pt. 5)
49THE PORTENT and Other Stories (pt. 4)
184DONAL GRANT (The Shepherd's Castle) (pt. 6)
50DEALINGS WITH THE FAIRIES (pt. 1)
185DONAL GRANT (The Shepherd's Castle) (pt. 7)
51DEALINGS WITH THE FAIRIES (pt. 2)
186DONAL GRANT (The Shepherd's Castle) (pt. 8)
52DEALINGS WITH THE FAIRIES (pt. 3)
187ANNALS OF A QUIET NEIGHBOURHOOD (pt. 1)
53STEPHEN ARCHER and Other Tales (pt. 1)
188ANNALS OF A QUIET NEIGHBOURHOOD (pt. 2)
54STEPHEN ARCHER and Other Tales (pt. 2)
189ANNALS OF A QUIET NEIGHBOURHOOD (pt. 3)
55STEPHEN ARCHER and Other Tales (pt. 3)
190ANNALS OF A QUIET NEIGHBOURHOOD (pt. 4)
56STEPHEN ARCHER and Other Tales (pt. 4)
191ANNALS OF A QUIET NEIGHBOURHOOD (pt. 5)
57DAVID ELGINBROD (The Tutor's First Love) (pt. 1)
192ANNALS OF A QUIET NEIGHBOURHOOD (pt. 6)
58DAVID ELGINBROD (The Tutor's First Love) (pt. 2)
193ANNALS OF A QUIET NEIGHBOURHOOD (pt. 7)
59DAVID ELGINBROD (The Tutor's First Love) (pt. 3)
194THE SEABOARD PARISH (pt. 1)
60DAVID ELGINBROD (The Tutor's First Love) (pt. 4)
195THE SEABOARD PARISH (pt. 2)
61DAVID ELGINBROD (The Tutor's First Love) (pt. 5)
196THE SEABOARD PARISH (pt. 3)
62DAVID ELGINBROD (The Tutor's First Love) (pt. 6)
197THE SEABOARD PARISH (pt. 4)
63DAVID ELGINBROD (The Tutor's First Love) (pt. 7)
198THE SEABOARD PARISH (pt. 5)
64DAVID ELGINBROD (The Tutor's First Love) (pt. 8)
199THE SEABOARD PARISH (pt. 6)
65ALEC FORBES OF HOWGLEN (The Maiden's Bequest) (pt. 1)
200THE SEABOARD PARISH (pt. 7)
66ALEC FORBES OF HOWGLEN (The Maiden's Bequest) (pt. 2)
201THE VICAR'S DAUGHTER (pt. 1)
67ALEC FORBES OF HOWGLEN (The Maiden's Bequest) (pt. 3)
202THE VICAR'S DAUGHTER (pt. 2)
68ALEC FORBES OF HOWGLEN (The Maiden's Bequest) (pt. 4)
203THE VICAR'S DAUGHTER (pt. 3)
69ALEC FORBES OF HOWGLEN (The Maiden's Bequest) (pt. 5)
204THE VICAR'S DAUGHTER (pt. 4)
70ALEC FORBES OF HOWGLEN (The Maiden's Bequest) (pt. 6)
205THE VICAR'S DAUGHTER (pt. 5)
71ALEC FORBES OF HOWGLEN (The Maiden's Bequest) (pt. 7)
206THE VICAR'S DAUGHTER (pt. 6)
72ALEC FORBES OF HOWGLEN (The Maiden's Bequest) (pt. 8)
207THOMAS WINGFOLD, CURATE (The Curate's Awakening) (pt. 1)
73ALEC FORBES OF HOWGLEN (The Maiden's Bequest) (pt. 9)
208THOMAS WINGFOLD, CURATE (The Curate's Awakening) (pt. 2)
74ROBERT FALCONER (The Musician's Quest) (pt. 1)
209THOMAS WINGFOLD, CURATE (The Curate's Awakening) (pt. 3)
75ROBERT FALCONER (The Musician's Quest) (pt. 2)
210THOMAS WINGFOLD, CURATE (The Curate's Awakening) (pt. 4)
76ROBERT FALCONER (The Musician's Quest) (pt. 3)
211THOMAS WINGFOLD, CURATE (The Curate's Awakening) (pt. 5)
77ROBERT FALCONER (The Musician's Quest) (pt. 4)
212THOMAS WINGFOLD, CURATE (The Curate's Awakening) (pt. 6)
78ROBERT FALCONER (The Musician's Quest) (pt. 5)
213THOMAS WINGFOLD, CURATE (The Curate's Awakening) (pt. 7)
79ROBERT FALCONER (The Musician's Quest) (pt. 6)
214PAUL FABER, SURGEON (The Lady's Confession) (pt. 1)
80ROBERT FALCONER (The Musician's Quest) (pt. 7)
215PAUL FABER, SURGEON (The Lady's Confession) (pt. 2)
81ROBERT FALCONER (The Musician's Quest) (pt. 8)
216PAUL FABER, SURGEON (The Lady's Confession) (pt. 3)
82ROBERT FALCONER (The Musician's Quest) (pt. 9)
217PAUL FABER, SURGEON (The Lady's Confession) (pt. 4)
83RANALD BANNERMAN’S BOYHOOD (pt. 1)
218PAUL FABER, SURGEON (The Lady's Confession) (pt. 5)
84RANALD BANNERMAN’S BOYHOOD (pt. 2)
219PAUL FABER, SURGEON (The Lady's Confession) (pt. 6)
85RANALD BANNERMAN’S BOYHOOD (pt. 3)
220PAUL FABER, SURGEON (The Lady's Confession) (pt. 7)
86WILFRID CUMBERMEDE (pt. 1)
221PAUL FABER, SURGEON (The Lady's Confession) (pt. 8)
87WILFRID CUMBERMEDE (pt. 2)
222THERE AND BACK (The Baron's Apprenticeship) (pt. 1)
88WILFRID CUMBERMEDE (pt. 3)
223THERE AND BACK (The Baron's Apprenticeship) (pt. 2)
89WILFRID CUMBERMEDE (pt. 4)
224THERE AND BACK (The Baron's Apprenticeship) (pt. 3)
90WILFRID CUMBERMEDE (pt. 5)
225THERE AND BACK (The Baron's Apprenticeship) (pt. 4)
91WILFRID CUMBERMEDE (pt. 6)
226THERE AND BACK (The Baron's Apprenticeship) (pt. 5)
92WILFRID CUMBERMEDE (pt. 7)
227THERE AND BACK (The Baron's Apprenticeship) (pt. 6)
93WILFRID CUMBERMEDE (pt. 8)
228THERE AND BACK (The Baron's Apprenticeship) (pt. 7)
94THE HISTORY OF GUTTA PERCHA WILLIE, THE WORKING GENIUS (pt. 1)
229THERE AND BACK (The Baron's Apprenticeship) (pt. 8)
95THE HISTORY OF GUTTA PERCHA WILLIE, THE WORKING GENIUS (pt. 2)
230THE POETICAL WORKS OF GEORGE MACDONALD (pt. 1)
96THE HISTORY OF GUTTA PERCHA WILLIE, THE WORKING GENIUS (pt. 3)
231THE POETICAL WORKS OF GEORGE MACDONALD (pt. 2)
97ST. GEORGE AND ST. MICHAEL (pt. 1)
232THE POETICAL WORKS OF GEORGE MACDONALD (pt. 3)
98ST. GEORGE AND ST. MICHAEL (pt. 2)
233THE POETICAL WORKS OF GEORGE MACDONALD (pt. 4)
99ST. GEORGE AND ST. MICHAEL (pt. 3)
234THE POETICAL WORKS OF GEORGE MACDONALD (pt. 5)
100ST. GEORGE AND ST. MICHAEL (pt. 4)
235THE POETICAL WORKS OF GEORGE MACDONALD (pt. 6)
101ST. GEORGE AND ST. MICHAEL (pt. 5)
236THE POETICAL WORKS OF GEORGE MACDONALD (pt. 7)
102ST. GEORGE AND ST. MICHAEL (pt. 6)
237THE POETICAL WORKS OF GEORGE MACDONALD (pt. 8)
103ST. GEORGE AND ST. MICHAEL (pt. 7)
238THE POETICAL WORKS OF GEORGE MACDONALD (pt. 9)
104ST. GEORGE AND ST. MICHAEL (pt. 8)
239A HIDDEN LIFE and Other Poems (pt. 1)
105MARY MARSTON (A Daughter's Devotion) (pt. 1)
240A HIDDEN LIFE and Other Poems (pt. 2)
106MARY MARSTON (A Daughter's Devotion) (pt. 2)
241A HIDDEN LIFE and Other Poems (pt. 3)
107MARY MARSTON (A Daughter's Devotion) (pt. 3)
242A BOOK OF STRIFE, IN THE FORM OF THE DIARY OF AN OLD SOUL
108MARY MARSTON (A Daughter's Devotion) (pt. 4)
243RAMPOLLI: GROWTHS FROM A LONG-PLANTED ROOT (pt. 1)
109MARY MARSTON (A Daughter's Devotion) (pt. 5)
244RAMPOLLI: GROWTHS FROM A LONG-PLANTED ROOT (pt. 2)
110MARY MARSTON (A Daughter's Devotion) (pt. 6)
245UNSPOKEN SERMONS (pt. 1)
111MARY MARSTON (A Daughter's Devotion) (pt. 7)
246UNSPOKEN SERMONS (pt. 2)
112MARY MARSTON (A Daughter's Devotion) (pt. 8)
247UNSPOKEN SERMONS (pt. 3)
113WARLOCK O’ GLENWARLOCK (The Laird's Inheritance) (pt. 1)
248UNSPOKEN SERMONS (pt. 4)
114WARLOCK O’ GLENWARLOCK (The Laird's Inheritance) (pt. 2)
249UNSPOKEN SERMONS (pt. 5)
115WARLOCK O’ GLENWARLOCK (The Laird's Inheritance) (pt. 3)
250UNSPOKEN SERMONS (pt. 6)
116WARLOCK O’ GLENWARLOCK (The Laird's Inheritance) (pt. 4)
251UNSPOKEN SERMONS (pt. 7)
117WARLOCK O’ GLENWARLOCK (The Laird's Inheritance) (pt. 5)
252THE MIRACLES OF OUR LORD (pt. 1)
118WARLOCK O’ GLENWARLOCK (The Laird's Inheritance) (pt. 6)
253THE MIRACLES OF OUR LORD (pt. 2)
119WARLOCK O’ GLENWARLOCK (The Laird's Inheritance) (pt. 7)
254THE MIRACLES OF OUR LORD (pt. 3)
120WARLOCK O’ GLENWARLOCK (The Laird's Inheritance) (pt. 8)
255THE HOPE OF THE GOSPEL (pt. 1)
121WEIGHED AND WANTING (A Gentlewoman's Choice) (pt. 1)
256THE HOPE OF THE GOSPEL (pt. 2)
122WEIGHED AND WANTING (A Gentlewoman's Choice) (pt. 2)
257THE HOPE OF THE GOSPEL (pt. 3)
123WEIGHED AND WANTING (A Gentlewoman's Choice) (pt. 3)
258ENGLAND'S ANTIPHON (pt. 1)
124WEIGHED AND WANTING (A Gentlewoman's Choice) (pt. 4)
259ENGLAND'S ANTIPHON (pt. 2)
125WEIGHED AND WANTING (A Gentlewoman's Choice) (pt. 5)
260ENGLAND'S ANTIPHON (pt. 3)
126WEIGHED AND WANTING (A Gentlewoman's Choice) (pt. 6)
261ENGLAND'S ANTIPHON (pt. 4)
127WEIGHED AND WANTING (A Gentlewoman's Choice) (pt. 7)
262A DISH OF ORTS (pt. 1)
128WHAT’S MINE’S MINE (The Highlander's Last Song) (pt. 1)
263A DISH OF ORTS (pt. 2)
129WHAT’S MINE’S MINE (The Highlander's Last Song) (pt. 2)
264A DISH OF ORTS (pt. 3)
130WHAT’S MINE’S MINE (The Highlander's Last Song) (pt. 3)
265A DISH OF ORTS (pt. 4)
131WHAT’S MINE’S MINE (The Highlander's Last Song) (pt. 4)
266A LETTER TO AMERICAN BOYS
132WHAT’S MINE’S MINE (The Highlander's Last Song) (pt. 5)
267Analysis
133WHAT’S MINE’S MINE (The Highlander's Last Song) (pt. 6)
268Reflection
134WHAT’S MINE’S MINE (The Highlander's Last Song) (pt. 7)
269Memorable Quotes
135HOME AGAIN: A TALE (The Poet's Homecoming) (pt. 1)