MacDonald, George

The Complete Fairy Tales (Penguin Classics)

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ISBN 13:: 9780140437379
author:: MacDonald, George
format:: Paperback
publisher:: Penguin Classics
language:: English
Publication Year:: 2000
Pages:: 384
Dimensions:: 12.95 x 2.03 x 19.56 centimetres
Genre:: 19th century fiction
Condition:: New
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George MacDonald's Complete Fairy Tales brings together eleven of his shorter stories, along with an essay on the power of imagination. This collection explores traditional fantasy themes, featuring fairies, children on quests, and journeys into dreamworlds. Within this imaginative landscape, MacDonald's stories challenged conventional notions of childhood and the relationship between wonder and adult skepticism. MacDonald's fairy tales were experimental in nature, questioning the association of childhood with purity and innocence. His stories blend fantasy and reality, creating a unique reading experience that is both enchanting and thought-provoking. This collection offers a fascinating insight into MacDonald's work, showcasing his innovative approach to traditional fairy tale themes.

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