Phantastes

Author: George Macdonald
Publisher: Hendrickson Publishers
The classic fantasy that influenced C. S. Lewis and Tolkien, considered one of George MacDonald#s most important works, is the story of the young man, Anodos, and his adventures in fairyland which ultimately reveal the human condition. #I write, not for children,# wrote George MacDonald, #but for the child-like, whether they be of five, or fifty, or seventy-five.# All-at-once written with an innocent whimsy and soulful yearning, the heart of Anodos# journey through fairyland reveals a spiritual quest that requires a surrender of the self. MacDonald#s fantasy novel as well as his other works have had major influence on many authors who considered him their mentor:

C. S. Lewis said, #I have never concealed the fact that I regarded him as my master; indeed I fancy I have never written a book in which I did not quote from him.#

J. R. R. Tolkien called his fairy tales #stories of power and beauty.#

Madeleine L#Engle said, #Surely, George MacDonald is the grandfather of us all#all of us who struggle to come to terms with truth through fantasy.#

Special Features
# Full color printing throughout, with beautiful, new color renditions of all 33 of Arthur Hughes# original illustrations.