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  1. George MacDonald (10 December 1824 – 18 September 1905) was a Scottish author, poet and Christian Congregational minister. He became a pioneering figure in the field of modern fantasy literature and the mentor of fellow-writer Lewis Carroll.

  2. Learn about George MacDonald, a Scottish minister, poet, novelist, and imaginative seer who influenced C.S. Lewis, G.K. Chesterton, and many others. Discover his life, works, and legacy through the essays and editions of Michael Phillips.

  3. George Macdonald (born Dec. 10, 1824, Huntly, Aberdeen, Scot.—died Sept. 18, 1905, Ashtead, Surrey, Eng.) was a novelist of Scottish life, poet, and writer of Christian allegories of man’s pilgrimage back to God. However, he is remembered chiefly for his allegorical fairy stories, which have continued to delight children and their elders.

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  5. Explore the life and works of George MacDonald, a Scottish author, poet, and preacher who influenced C.S. Lewis and J.R.R. Tolkien. Find essays, poems, songs, podcasts, and books inspired by MacDonald's Christian vision and imagination.

  6. Apr 7, 2022 · George MacDonald was the pioneer of modern fantasy. Influenced by his Scottish storytelling culture and Christian background, he created books that encouraged imagination. While his name might not be as well known, he went on to inspire two of the most famous fantasy writers of all time—J. R. R. Tolkien and C.S. Lewis.

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    • December 10, 1824
    • The Princess and the Goblin (Princess Irene and Curdie, #1) by George MacDonald, Arthur Hughes (Illustrator)
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    • The Princess and Curdie (Princess Irene and Curdie, #2) by George MacDonald, Helen Stratton (Illustrator)
    • The Light Princess.
  7. Mar 16, 2021 · Learn how the Scottish author George MacDonald (1824-1905) rejected the concept of eternal hell and believed in a type of purgatory. Explore his sources, influences and arguments on universal salvation, based on his own writings and historical research.

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