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George MacDonald
The Fantastic Imagination
With an Introduction by G. K. Chesterton

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“The Fantastic Imagination” is a 1893 essay by Scottish writer George Mac Donald (1824–1905). A pioneer of fantasy literature, Mac Donald was the mentor of Lewis Carroll and influenced the work of many other notable writers including J. M. Barrie, Mark Twain, C. S. Lewis, and J. R. R. Tolkien. This fascinating essay concentrates on writing and imagination, offering expert insights into fantasy and fiction writing by a master of the genre. Highly recommended for fantasy readers and writers alike. Contents include: “George Macdonald, by Richard Watson Gilder”, “Fairy Tales, by G. K. Chesterton”, “The Fantastic Imagination, by George Macdonald”. Other notable works by this author include: “At the Back of the North Wind” (1871), “The Princess and the Goblin” (1872), and “The Wise Woman: A Parable” (1875). Read & Co. Great Essays is republishing this classic essay now complete with an introduction by G. K. Chesterton.

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Language English ● Format EPUB ● Pages 26 ● ISBN 9781528790734 ● File size 1.3 MB ● Publisher Read Books Ltd. ● Published 2020 ● Downloadable 24 months ● Currency EUR ● ID 7575675 ● Copy protection Adobe DRM

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