George MacDonald

"The Light Princess" is George MacDonald's 1864 fairy tale inspired by "Sleeping Beauty". It is the story of a young girl, the daughter of the King and Queen, who at her christening is cursed to have no gravity by the uninvited Princess Makemnoit, sister to the King, and a spiteful bitter woman. As a result of the curse, the princess is in constant danger of being carried away by the wind and grows up never taking anything seriously. The only time when she doesn't float away is when she is swimming and she can be a normal girl again. While swimming one day, a lonely prince sees her, falls in love, and vows to help her end the curse so that they can wed. In true fairy tale fashion, the prince must perform a great and daring deed to save the lonely princess and rescue their world from the cruel Princess Makemnoit, who will stop at nothing to see the princess denied her happily ever after. A captivating, romantic and whimsical tale, "The Light Princess" is one of George MacDonald's most beloved and enduring stories. This edition is printed on premium acid-free paper.

First published in 1880, "The Diary of an Old Soul" is a collection of 366 daily Christian devotional poems by Scottish author, poet, and Christian minister George MacDonald. Most famous for his fantasy novels and fairy tales, such as "Phantastes" and "The Princess and the Goblin", MacDonald was devoutly religious and Christianity played a prominent role in both his personal life and in his published work. The inspiring and reassuring daily poems in "The Diary of an Old Soul" reveal the depth of MacDonald's faith and show how he renewed his belief in God as a part of his everyday life. Intimate and honest, MacDonald's poems demonstrate his belief that one's commitment to God must be complete and plainly evident in all aspects of one's life. MacDonald's style is warm and loving, showing the readers how he too makes mistakes, repents, and seeks constantly to live a life consistent with God's plan. "The Diary of an Old Soul" is an encouraging work of devotion and prayer that continues to guide the faithful in their journey to be better and more mindful Christians. This edition is printed on premium acid-free paper.

"Lilith" is the 1895 fantasy novel by George MacDonald, the pioneering and widely influential Scottish writer and Christian minister. It is the story of Mr. Vane, the owner of a library that seems to be haunted by a former librarian, a spirit that resembles a raven. When Vane finally encounters the wraith, called Mr. Raven, he comes to discover that it knew his father, who now resides in "the region of the seven dimensions". Vane follows the apparition through a mirror to this strange new world where he encounters the house of beds, where dreamers sleep in death until the end of the world, the Little Ones, who are children prevented from ever growing up, and Lilith, the beautiful and charming princess of Bulika. Vane vows to help the Little Ones after meeting and falling in love with Lona, the eldest of the children. A fantastical journey with great battles and heartbreaking tragedy, Vane searches for truth and redemption in a mystical world. "Lilith" is considered one of MacDonald's darkest and most profound works, one that concerns the very nature of life, death, and salvation itself. This edition is printed on premium acid-free paper.

The book "" Annals of a Quiet Neighbourhood , has been considered important throughout the human history, and so that this work is never forgotten we have made efforts in its preservation by republishing this book in a modern format for present and future generations. This whole book has been reformatted, retyped and designed. These books are not made of scanned copies and hence the text is clear and readable.

The book "" A Book of Strife in the Form of The Diary of an Old Soul, has been considered important throughout the human history, and so that this work is never forgotten we have made efforts in its preservation by republishing this book in a modern format for present and future generations. This whole book has been reformatted, retyped and designed. These books are not made of scanned copies and hence the text is clear and readable.

Reprint of the original, first published in 1867.

Reprint of the original, first published in 1867.

George MacDonalds märkliga vuxensaga är en av de tidigaste fantasyromanerna och har influerat åtskilliga författare, däribland C. S. Lewis och J. R. R. Tolkien." Phantastes" syftar på ett sinnestillstånd som är fantasifullt och drömlikt. Berättelsen följer Anodos, en ung man som på sin 21-årsdag ärver en nyckeln till en gammal byrå som öppnar vägen till ett förtrollat land, en magisk värld fylld av fantastiska väsen och miljöer. Under sin färd konfronteras han med både yttre faror och sina egna brister och begär. Till slut återvänder Anodos hem förändrad av sina upplevelser. Boken presenteras här för första gången översatt till svenska samt rikligt illustrerad med klassiska illustrationer från 1894 års engelska utgåva.

Donal Grant, is many of the old classic books which have been considered important throughout the human history. They are now extremely scarce and very expensive antique. So that this work is never forgotten we republish these books in high quality, using the original text and artwork so that they can be preserved for the present and future generations. This whole book has been reformatted, retyped and designed. These books are not made of scanned copies of their original work and hence the text is clear and readable.

Eight-year-old princess Irene lives in a castle far from others in wild and mountainous territory. What she does not know is that goblins live under the mountain. Can she and her friend Curdie outwit them and protect the kingdom from their plots to overtake it? This children's classic is loved by all ages. In it, you get... The unabridged story in beautiful typeset 30 black-and-white illustrations by Arthur Hughes, first published in 18728 full-page illustrations (black and white) by Jessie Willcox Smith, first published in 1920

Shortly after his twenty-first birthday, Anodos arrives in a magical world inhabited by strange creatures, where he’s forced to face many physical and emotional battles. The young hero sets out on an epic adventure that tests his mind, body and spirt. Anodos is an inquisitive young man who discovers a mystical figure in an old desk. It’s a beautiful fairy who invites him to explore the enchanted Fairy Land. Once he arrives, Anodos meets many eccentric figures, some of whom have clear ulterior motives. He attempts to navigate the illustrious area but encounters different obstacles along the way. It’s an epic journey that will put Anodos’ heart and soul to the test. Phantastes is a vibrant fairy tale that speaks to an older audience. The hero is drawn into a fantastical world usually reserved for small children. Yet, Anodos’ curious nature takes him on an unexpected and fulfilling adventure. With an eye-catching new cover, and professionally typeset manuscript, this edition of Phantastes is both modern and readable.

A library owner, guided by a spirit, travels through a magic mirror where he visits a mystical realm full of supernatural figures and dormant souls. Lilith: A Romance is a dark fantasy fueled by symbolism and moral allegories. After Mr. Vane inherits his parents’ estate, he encounters a mysterious figure in its library. The entity is called Raven, and leads him to an old mirror, which offers a pathway to another world. Mr. Vane engages and quickly discovers a new land filled with eccentric characters and creatures. He meets the beautiful but dangerous Lilith, who shares a complicated history with Raven. Through this venture, Mr. Vane is unknowingly pulled into a spiritual and familial battle. Lilith: A Romance is a fantasy novel that explores life, love, death and redemption. It shows how a spiritual awakening can affect every aspect of one’s life. The reader must attempt to separate good from evil as well as dreams from reality. With an eye-catching new cover, and professionally typeset manuscript, this edition of Lilith: A Romance is both modern and readable.

A Scottish boy, who’s lost his mother and lives with an alcoholic father, overcomes various hardships to create a new and exciting life for himself. He avoids despair and chooses to perform good deeds, even to his own detriment. Gibbie is a young boy born into a poor and abusive household. His mother has died, and his father is a drunkard who can’t provide a healthy or nurturing environment. Gibbie doesn’t speak or read but is able to navigate the Scottish streets. He’s left to his own devices and experiences both positive and traumatic events. Over time, he encounters different mentors and parental figures who provide much-needed guidance. Gibbie is a kind soul whose unfortunate circumstance eventually takes an unexpected turn. Although the story centers a juvenile character, Sir Gibbie is a great read for all ages. It delivers an enduring message of empathy and compassion despite individual suffering. The story highlights the importance of one’s character regardless of personal loss or gain. With an eye-catching new cover, and professionally typeset manuscript, this edition of Sir Gibbie is both modern and readable.