George MacDonald fut un auteur écossais réputé pour ses contes de fées poignants et ses romans fantastiques. Ses œuvres explorent de profonds thèmes spirituels et son style narratif distinctif a influencé de manière significative les générations d'écrivains suivantes. La capacité de MacDonald à tisser des idées morales et philosophiques dans des récits imaginatifs cimente sa place de figure littéraire essentielle. L'impact de son écriture est évident dans les œuvres de nombreux auteurs acclamés qui le considéraient comme un maître, appréciant sa capacité à susciter l'émerveillement et la profonde réflexion chez les lecteurs.
Quand mon père est en colère, je ris. Quand ma mère pleure, je ris. Quad le royaume est en guerre, je ris. Cela ne poserait pas de problème à mes parents... si je n'étais pas la princesse ! Ce conte universel et plein d'humour, avec ses illustrations douces et drôles, s'adresse à toutes les générations. Son auteur, George MacDonald disait toujours : " En ce qui me concerne, je n'écris pas pour les enfants, mais pour ceux qui ont gardé une âme d'enfant, qu'ils aient cinq, cinquante, ou soixante-quinze ans "
The book is a facsimile reprint of a scarce antiquarian work, preserving its historical significance despite potential imperfections such as marks, notations, and flawed pages. It aims to protect and promote literature by providing an affordable, high-quality edition that remains true to the original. This commitment highlights the cultural importance of the work, ensuring it remains accessible to contemporary readers.
The TREDITION CLASSICS series aims to revive public domain literature by making it available in printed format globally. Driven by a passion for literature, the series collaborates with various non-profit projects to enrich its content. By purchasing these books, readers not only enjoy timeless literary works but also contribute to preserving significant pieces of world literature, as a portion of the proceeds supports these initiatives.
George MacDonald's classic fantasies, fairy tales, and supernatural stories are collected in three volumes. This volume includes Phantastes, The Carasoyn, The Wise Woman, and Lilith.
Brings together eleven of the author's shorter fairy stories as well as his
essay The Fantastic Imagination. This title includes fairy stories that range
from traditional fantasy - good and wicked fairies, children embarking on
elaborate quests, and journeys into unsettling dream worlds.
Originally published in 1864, this story centers a young princess who's cursed with the inability to touch the ground, but still finds love and happiness. The Light Princess is about sacrifice and redemption, while facing unsurmountable odds. When a witch isn't invited to a royal christening, she curses the child with a "loss of gravity." The young princess constantly floats on air and can only find relief while in water. Due to her circumstance, she remains figuratively and literally distant. This becomes a greater problem when her family discovers the only way to break the curse is through tears. The princess must experience the power of love and loss before she can finally be free. . The Light Princess is one of George MacDonald's most notable works. It's been adapted across multiple mediums including a musical with songs from award-winning artist, Tori Amos. It's a children's tale that delivers a compassionate message with a unique narrative. With an eye-catching new cover, and professionally typeset manuscript, this edition of The Light Princess is both modern and readable.
The book is a facsimile reprint of an original antiquarian work, preserving its historical significance. While it may contain imperfections like marks and notations due to its age, the reprint aims to maintain the integrity of the original text. This initiative reflects a commitment to protecting and promoting important cultural literature through high-quality, accessible editions.
Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. We are republishing these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions, using the original text and artwork.
The TREDITION CLASSICS series aims to revive public domain literature by making classic works available in printed format globally. Driven by a passion for literature, the series collaborates with various non-profit projects to enrich its content. By purchasing these books, readers contribute to preserving significant literary works, ensuring they remain accessible and appreciated. Each sale supports the mission to prevent these timeless pieces from fading into obscurity.
