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MacDonald, George 1824-1905
Overview
| Works: | 985
works in
3,836
publications in
25
languages and
67,411
library holdings
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| Genres: | Fantasy fiction
Fairy tales
Christian fiction
Children's stories
Suspense fiction
Fantasy radio programs
Young adult fiction
Fantasy fiction, English
Children's stories, English
Children's literature
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| Roles: | Compiler, Bibliographic antecedent, Lyricist, Editor, Dedicatee, Creator |
| Classifications: | pr4967,
823.8 |
Most widely held works about
George MacDonald
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Most widely held works by
George MacDonald
The princess and the goblin by George MacDonald (
Book
)
193
editions published
between
1871
and
2010
in
11
languages
and held by
3,203
libraries
worldwide
A little princess is protected by her friend Curdie from the goblin miners who live beneath the castle.
At the back of the North Wind by George MacDonald (
Book
)
184
editions published
between
1869
and
2011
in
7
languages
and held by
3,013
libraries
worldwide
The adventures of a little boy, named for his father's favorite horse, as he travels with the beautiful lady North Wind and comes to know the many facets of her protective and violent temper.
The light princess by George MacDonald (
Book
)
62
editions published
between
1893
and
2010
in
5
languages
and held by
2,293
libraries
worldwide
Because she is not invited to the christening of the princess, the King's sister casts a spell depriving the child of gravity and the ability to weep tears.
The princess and Curdie by George MacDonald (
Book
)
138
editions published
between
1883
and
2011
in
4
languages
and held by
2,020
libraries
worldwide
With the help of a mysterious fairy queen who provides monstrous but gentle creatures to aid him, a miner's son takes on the dangerous task of helping the king and princess confound their enemies and save the kingdom.
The golden key by George MacDonald (
Book
)
39
editions published
between
1900
and
2009
in
6
languages
and held by
1,778
libraries
worldwide
The adventurous wanderings of a boy and girl to find the keyhole that fits the rainbow's golden key.
Lilith by George MacDonald (
Book
)
72
editions published
between
1895
and
2011
in
8
languages
and held by
1,337
libraries
worldwide
The story of Mr. Vane, an orphan and heir to a large house in which he has a vision that leads him through an old mirror into another world.
Phantastes a faerie romance for men and women by George MacDonald (
Book
)
40
editions published
between
1858
and
2011
in
English
and held by
957
libraries
worldwide
The Marquis' secret by George MacDonald (
Book
)
67
editions published
between
1877
and
2004
in
3
languages
and held by
888
libraries
worldwide
The story of a truly unselfish man struggling to live in a selfish world.
George MacDonald : an anthology by George MacDonald (
Book
)
44
editions published
between
1946
and
2009
in
English and Undetermined
and held by
875
libraries
worldwide
A book of strife in the form of the diary of an old soul by George MacDonald (
Book
)
41
editions published
between
1880
and
2010
in
English
and held by
874
libraries
worldwide
The complete fairy tales of George Macdonald by George MacDonald (
Book
)
31
editions published
between
1874
and
2000
in
English
and held by
839
libraries
worldwide
Eight fairy tales by the nineteenth-century Scottish minister who struggled for a living, turned to writing, and became a literature professor at London University.
The day boy and the night girl (The romance of Photogen and Nycteris) by George MacDonald (
Book
)
in
English
and held by
750
libraries
worldwide
The fisherman's lady by George MacDonald (
Book
)
6
editions published
between
1982
and
1994
in
English
and held by
743
libraries
worldwide
In the late 19th century, a fisherman's family goes about its daily life.
Sir Gibbie by George MacDonald (
Book
)
70
editions published
between
1879
and
2010
in
English
and held by
705
libraries
worldwide
In nineteenth-century Scotland, Gibbie, recently orphaned by his father's sudden death, witnesses a violent murder and flees to the countryside where he finds a new life and experiences many adventures.
Phantastes : a faerie romance by George MacDonald (
Book
)
58
editions published
between
1858
and
2008
in
3
languages
and held by
691
libraries
worldwide
Anodos has a dream-like adventure in fairyland where he confronts tree spirits and the shadow, sojourns to the palace of the fairy queen, and searches for the spirit of the earth.
The lady's confession by George MacDonald (
Book
)
51
editions published
between
1870
and
2004
in
English and Undetermined
and held by
659
libraries
worldwide
The curate's own spiritual awaking had influenced Juliet's admission, But how could she have foreseen the dramatic consequences?.
The lost princess : a double story by George MacDonald (
Book
)
20
editions published
between
1895
and
2009
in
English and Spanish
and held by
650
libraries
worldwide
A sulky princess and the parents who have spoiled her have some surprises in store when a wise woman with a touch of magic kidnaps the princess.
The baron's apprenticeship by George MacDonald (
Book
)
32
editions published
between
1891
and
2010
in
English
and held by
568
libraries
worldwide
Story of Richard, the apprentice. While an infant, he had been rescued from someone who viewed him as a threat, and his childhood and eventual apprenticeship as a bookbinder were marked by steady growth, both as a man of integrity and a skilled artisan. As a young man, Richard unknowingly returns to the estate of his birth, hired as a bookbinder to repair old volumes in the library.
A daughter's devotion by George MacDonald (
Book
)
47
editions published
between
1881
and
2005
in
3
languages
and held by
520
libraries
worldwide
"Mary Marston leaves her father's draper shop in search of a different life style. Her unfavourable discoveries awaken new hope for success in returning to her father's shop."--P. [iii].
Annals of a quiet neighbourhood by George MacDonald (
Book
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95
editions published
between
1800
and
2004
in
3
languages
and held by
419
libraries
worldwide
A Victorian-era novel about the vicar in the town of Marshmallows and his experiences with mystery and romance.
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Adventure and adventurers Adventure stories Audiobooks Authors, Scottish Biography Children's stories, English Children--Books and reading Child witnesses Christian fiction Christian fiction Christian fiction--Authorship Christianity and literature Christian life Christian poetry, English Criticism, interpretation, etc. Devotional literature Electronic books England English literature Fairies Fairy tales Fantasy Fantasy fiction Fantasy fiction, English Fantasy fiction, Scottish Fiction Fishers Goblins Great Britain History Influence (Literary, artistic, etc.) Intellectual life Juvenile works Lewis, C. S.--1898-1963 Lilith (Semitic mythology) Literature MacDonald, George,--1824-1905 Mute persons Orphans Princesses Quotations Religion Religious fiction Romances Scotland Scotland--Highlands Sermons, English Spiritual life Theology Wingfold, Thomas (Fictitious character)
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Alternative Names
Author of Dealings with fairies, 1824-1905 Author of Ranald Bannerman, 1824-1905 Dealings with fairies, Author of, 1824-1905 Mac Donald, George Mac Donald, George, 1824-1905 MacDonald, George Makudonarudo 1824-1905 Mc Donald, George Mc Donald, George 1824-1905 McDonald, George McDonald, George 1824-1905 Ranald Bannerman, Author of, 1824-1905 מקדונלד, ג׳ורג׳ מקדונלד, ג׳ורג 麦克唐纳
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