George MacDonald
George MacDonald was a Scottish author, poet, and Christian minister whose fantasy novels Phantastes and Lilith helped establish the tradition of adult literary fantasy. His fairy tales for children including The Princess and the Goblin directly influenced C.S. Lewis, who credited MacDonald with turning his imagination toward Christianity and fantasy. He is considered a founding father of modern fantasy.
Works
- Alec Forbes of HowglenNovel of a Scottish boy's education and moral growth
- Robert FalconerNovel of a man's spiritual journey from poverty to faith
- At the Back of the North WindAllegorical fantasy novel of a boy's magical northern journey
- PhantastesFantasy novel of a young man's quest in an enchanted world
- LilithFantasy novel of a woman trapped in a dark underworld realm
- The Princess and the GoblinFantasy novel of a princess and goblins in magical mountain
- The Princess and CurdieFantasy sequel with the princess battling evil and redemption