George Macdonald

Broschiertes Buch

The Princess And The Goblin

Beschreibung

""The Princess and the Goblin"" is a fantasy novel written by George MacDonald and first published in 1872. The story follows the adventures of Princess Irene and her unlikely friendship with a young miner named Curdie. Together, they must face the goblins who dwell beneath the mountains and threaten the safety of the kingdom. Set in a magical world filled with enchantment and mystery, the novel explores themes of bravery, loyalty, and the power of imagination. As Princess Irene and Curdie navigate the treacherous underground passages and encounter fantastical creatures, they learn important lessons about trust, compassion, and the nature of true heroism. George MacDonald's ""The Princess and the Goblin"" is celebrated for its imaginative storytelling, rich symbolism, and its ability to resonate with readers of all ages. It captures the wonder and excitement of childhood while delivering deeper messages about courage and the triumph of good over evil.

Autor

George MacDonald was a Scottish author, poet, and Christian Congregational clergyman. He established himself as a pioneering figure in modern fantasy writing and mentored fellow writer Lewis Carroll. In addition to his fairy stories, MacDonald wrote various works on Christian theology, including sermon collections. George MacDonald was born on December 10, 1824 in Huntly, Aberdeenshire, Scotland. His father, a farmer, descended from the Clan MacDonald of Glen Coe and was a direct descendant of one of the families killed in the 1692 massacre. MacDonald was raised in an exceptionally literary household: one of his maternal uncles was a renowned Celtic scholar, editor of the Gaelic Highland Dictionary, and collector of fairy stories and Celtic oral poetry. His paternal grandfather had helped to publish an edition of James Macpherson's Ossian, a contentious epic poem based on the Fenian Cycle of Celtic Mythology that contributed to the birth of European Romanticism. MacDonald's step-uncle was a Shakespeare scholar, while his paternal cousin was also a Celtic intellectual.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: True Sign Publishing House
• Seitenzahl: 144
• Erscheinungstermin: 27. Mai 2023
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 216mm x 140mm x 8mm
• Gewicht: 191g
• ISBN-13: 9789355840417
• ISBN-10: 9355840411
• Artikelnr.: 68315449