Phantastes
A Faerie Romance for Men and Women
In Phantastes, George MacDonald invites readers on a dreamlike journey through a shifting faerie world where landscapes reflect the soul. The novel follows Anodos, a young man who enters a realm of enchantment, inner struggle, and spiritual transformation. MacDonald does not aim to entertain with simple fantasy; he challenges the imagination and the heart, using myth and symbolism to explore identity, desire, and redemption.
Description
The story begins when Anodos inherits a mysterious desk, finds a hidden passage, and wakes in the world of Faerie. Unlike traditional quests, Anodos’s journey follows no predictable path. Forests change shape, statues come to life, and temptations test his character. Each encounter reveals more of Anodos’s flaws and aspirations, and MacDonald crafts a landscape that mirrors the spiritual and emotional growth of the protagonist. The plot refuses linearity, embracing a dream logic that reinforces its otherworldly tone.
MacDonald uses lyrical prose and Christian-inflected allegory to examine the tension between idealism and ego, love and illusion, sacrifice and awakening. Rather than solving problems through action or logic, Anodos often learns through failure and humility. MacDonald rejects the strict moralism of Victorian realism, offering instead a poetic and morally complex vision of the human soul’s longing for transcendence. The novel inspired authors like C.S. Lewis and J.R.R. Tolkien, who praised its ability to awaken a sense of holiness and wonder.
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The Wanderer
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Details
Publisher : Book.io
Series : Fantasy
First Publication Date : 1858
Author : George MacDonald
Genres: Fantasy, Fantasy Fiction, Fantasy Romance, Fiction, Romanticism
Language : English
Word Count : 76,000
Format : DEA (Decentralized Encrypted Asset)
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Cover Art : Includes 4K hi-resolution book cover
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