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George MacDonald

Phantastes, A Faerie Romance for Men and Women

Series: World adventure classic books

This book, first published in 1858, is the foundational masterpiece that birthed modern fantasy. The story follows Anodos, a young man who enters a surreal Fairy Land, encountering malevolent spirits and haunting shadows on a profound quest to conquer his own ego.Moving fantasy into adult philosophical exploration, this novel laid the mythic groundwork for the entire genre. It was a major inspiration for both C.S. Lewis and J.R.R. Tolkien, setting the standard for all modern portal fantasy stories, magic worlds.

George MacDonald - Phantastes, A Faerie Romance for Men and Women

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