| Author |
MacDonald, George, 1824-1905 |
| Title |
Phantastes: A Faerie Romance for Men and Women
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 74.2 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
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| Note |
Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Phantastes
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| Credits |
Mike Lough and David Widger
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| Summary |
"Phantastes: A Faerie Romance for Men and Women" by George MacDonald is a fantasy novel written during the mid-19th century. The story engages with themes of self-discovery and the exploration of the mystical, as the protagonist, Anodos, embarks on a journey through Fairy Land, filled with enchanting characters and experiences that challenge his understanding of reality and identity. The opening of the novel introduces us to Anodos on the morning after his 21st birthday, where he recalls a night of mysterious events following his inheritance of his father's belongings. As he explores his father's secretary, he accidentally unlocks a hidden compartment that reveals a delicate fairy-like figure. This encounter leads him into an adventure filled with whimsical and surreal elements as he seeks his way into Fairy Land, guided by a promise from the fairy. The narrative quickly shifts to Anodos's experiences within this enchanting realm, where he meets various magical beings and grapples with themes of beauty, deception, and the nature of desires, hinting at the rich and complex storyline that lies ahead. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
PR: Language and Literatures: English literature
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| Subject |
Fantasy fiction
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
325 |
| Release Date |
Jul 11, 2008 |
| Most Recently Updated |
May 6, 2021 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads |
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