George Macdonald

Broschiertes Buch

The Flight of the Shadow

Beschreibung

Purchase one of 1st World Library's Classic Books and help support our free internet library of downloadable eBooks. Visit us online at www.1stWorldLibrary.ORG - - I am old, else, I think, I should not have the courage to tell the story I am going to tell. All those concerned in it about whose feelings I am careful, are gone where, thank God, there are no secrets! If they know what I am doing, I know they do not mind. If they were alive to read as I record, they might perhaps now and again look a little paler and wish the leaf turned, but to see the things set down would not make them unhappy: they do not love secrecy. Half the misery in the world comes from trying to look, instead of trying to be, what one is not. I would that not God only but all good men and women might see me through and through. They would not be pleased with everything they saw, but then neither am I, and I would have no coals of fire in my soul's pockets! But my very nature would shudder at the thought of letting one person that loved a secret see into it. Such a one never sees things as they are - would not indeed see what was there, but something shaped and coloured after his own likeness. No one who loves and chooses a secret can be of the pure in heart that shall see God.

Autor

George MacDonald was a Scottish author, poet, and Christian minister, best known for his works of fantasy and fairytales. His writing, which often explores themes of spirituality, personal growth, and the power of imagination, has had a lasting influence on the development of children's literature and fantasy fiction. MacDonald's most famous works include Phantastes, The Princess and the Goblin, The Light Princess, and The Lost Princess. His fairytales, in particular, are known for their deep moral lessons, allegorical storytelling, and spiritual undertones. He was a pioneer in blending elements of Christian theology with fantasy, creating stories that are both whimsical and thought-provoking. In addition to his fairytales, MacDonald wrote novels, poetry, and essays that often delved into themes of love, redemption, and the struggles of the human soul. His works were highly influential on writers who admired MacDonald's ability to create imaginative worlds while exploring deep spiritual and philosophical questions.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: 1st World Library - Literary Society
• Seitenzahl: 264
• Erscheinungstermin: 12. Januar 2005
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 216mm x 140mm x 16mm
• Gewicht: 377g
• ISBN-13: 9781421801322
• ISBN-10: 1421801329
• Artikelnr.: 22161952