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"Malcolm; or The Fisherman's Lady" follows Malcolm MacPhail, a poor fisherman who discovers his noble lineage as the true son of the Marquise of Lossie. As he navigates his new life and helps his troubled sister, he ultimately embraces his identity as a marquis. George MacDonald, a key figure in fantasy literature, authored this tale.

"Sir Gibbie" follows the journey of a young boy, Gibbie, navigating life in Scotland's Highlands amidst hardship. Despite criticism for its kailyard style, the novel is praised for its portrayal of both urban and rural life, focusing more on spiritual than physical landscapes. Its sequel, "Donal Grant," continues the exploration of friendship and self-discovery. George MacDonald, a key figure in fantasy literature, influenced many renowned authors.

An seinem einundzwanzigsten Geburtstag entdeckt der englische Lord Anodos im Sekretär seines Vaters ein Geheimfach. Dort erwartet ihn eine kleine Statuette, die ihm seinen sehnlichsten Wunsch erfüllt: einen Weg ins Feenland zu finden. Auf seiner mythischen Reise lernt Anodos die Geheimnisse der Blumen und Bäume kennen; er gewinnt Freunde, die ihm bei seiner abenteuerlichen Wanderung beistehen, und muss vor bösen Geistern auf der Hut sein. Er erlebt, wie Figuren aus Alabaster und Marmor lebendig werden, begegnet dem Ritter Parzifal in seiner roten Rüstung und gelangt schließlich in den ersehnten, zauberhaften Feenpalast. George MacDonalds Meisterwerk »Phantastes« wird hier seit langen Jahren wieder der Öffentlichkeit zugänglich gemacht – illustriert von Friedrich Hechelmann, der mit großer Begeisterung nicht nur die Farben, sondern auch Reales und Irreales zu bezaubernden Bildern gemischt hat.

Originally published in 1864, this story centers a young princess who's cursed with the inability to touch the ground, but still finds love and happiness. The Light Princess is about sacrifice and redemption, while facing unsurmountable odds. When a witch isn't invited to a royal christening, she curses the child with a "loss of gravity." The young princess constantly floats on air and can only find relief while in water. Due to her circumstance, she remains figuratively and literally distant. This becomes a greater problem when her family discovers the only way to break the curse is through tears. The princess must experience the power of love and loss before she can finally be free. . The Light Princess is one of George MacDonald's most notable works. It's been adapted across multiple mediums including a musical with songs from award-winning artist, Tori Amos. It's a children's tale that delivers a compassionate message with a unique narrative. With an eye-catching new cover, and professionally typeset manuscript, this edition of The Light Princess is both modern and readable.

Quand mon père est en colère, je ris. Quand ma mère pleure, je ris. Quad le royaume est en guerre, je ris. Cela ne poserait pas de problème à mes parents... si je n'étais pas la princesse ! Ce conte universel et plein d'humour, avec ses illustrations douces et drôles, s'adresse à toutes les générations. Son auteur, George MacDonald disait toujours : " En ce qui me concerne, je n'écris pas pour les enfants, mais pour ceux qui ont gardé une âme d'enfant, qu'ils aient cinq, cinquante, ou soixante-quinze ans "

We are presenting this edition as a part of the selected Christmas specials and classics published for this joyful and charming holiday season, for all those who want to keep the spirit of Christmas alive with a heartwarming tale. At the Back of the North Wind is a fantasy centered on a boy named Diamond and his adventures with the North Wind. Diamond is a very sweet little boy who makes joy everywhere he goes. He fights despair and gloom and brings peace to his family. One night, as he is trying to sleep, Diamond repeatedly plugs up a hole in the loft wall to stop the wind from blowing in. However, he soon finds out that this is stopping the North Wind from seeing through her window. Diamond befriends her, and North Wind lets him ride on her back, taking him on several adventures. Though the North Wind does good deeds and helps people, she also does seemingly terrible things. On one of her assignments, she must sink a ship. Yet everything she does that seems bad leads to something good. The North Wind seems to be a representation of Pain and Death working according to God's will for something good.

"What's Mine's Mine" is a novel set in the wilds of Scottish Highlands in the middle of the 19th century that captures one of the most important periods of Scottish history - the crumbling of the clans and the migrations of the impoverished clansmen and farmers as their homeland is bought out from under them by the rich and mercenary landowners from the south. Among those ambitious and gain-seeking men is the protagonist of this novel Peregrine Palmer, who has just moved with his family to the Highland Region...

An seinem einundzwanzigsten Geburtstag findet der englische Lord Anodos im Sekretär seines Vaters eine Statuette, die ihm den Zugang zum Feenland eröffnet. Auf seiner Reise entdeckt er die Geheimnisse der Natur, schließt Freundschaften und begegnet fantastischen Wesen. George MacDonalds „Phantastes“ wird neu aufgelegt und von Friedrich Hechelmann illustriert.

Ranald Bannerman's Boyhood follows a young motherless boy growing up in a Scottish manse with his brothers. Key characters include the sneaky housekeeper Mrs. Mitchel, the enchanting storyteller Kirsty, the brave cowherd Turkey, the mysterious Wandering Willie, the malevolent Kelpie, the gentle horse Missie, and the lovely Elsie Duff. Through various adventures, Ranald learns vital lessons about courage and integrity from his father. In a separate tale, a children's fantasy classic unfolds as Princess Irene and Curdie, now a bit older, face the challenge of corrupt ministers poisoning Irene's father, the king. Living a lonely life in a desolate castle, Irene has only her nursemaid, Lootie, for company, while goblins, long banished from the kingdom, plot revenge. One day, Irene discovers her great-great-grandmother, who gifts her a magical thread connecting her to home. Curdie, a young miner, befriends Irene and learns the goblins' secret weakness. He overhears their plans to flood the mine and warns his father, but is imprisoned by the goblins. With Irene's help, he escapes and fights back against the goblins, ultimately leading to their downfall. The story weaves themes of bravery, friendship, and the battle between good and evil, culminating in a triumphant rescue and the restoration of peace.