George Macdonald

Gebundenes Buch

A Double Story

Beschreibung

Two spoiled girls encounter a wise woman who uses magic to change their selfish ways. A Double Story, by George MacDonald, is not a traditional fairy tale. Originally published in 1875, the story presents a moral dilemma of young girls who experience the same lifechanging event but with different results.

Autor

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.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Mint Editions
• Seitenzahl: 90
• Altersempfehlung: 8 bis 13 Jahre
• Erscheinungstermin: 2. März 2021
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 9798888972557
• Artikelnr.: 68587237