Auden as one of the most remarkable writers of the 19th century. Outstanding for its imaginative characters, vivid action, and subtle yet powerful moral messages, this book, first published 100 years ago, earned MacDonald recognition as The Grandfather of Modern Fantasy, and a tribute from W. Led by an enchanting sprite (discovered inside an old desk once owned by his deceased father), he meets a diverse cast of characters, among them a fairy queen, as well as sinister figures who threaten his spiritual well-being. A fairy tale for adults, it is the captivating story of a wealthy young man who takes an unplanned journey into a fantastic nether world. 14 black-and-white illustrations.īook Synopsis One of the first great works of nineteenth-century fantasy fiction, Phantastes inspired many of the great Christian and fantasy authors of the twentieth century. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.About the Book Enchanting early masterpiece of fantasy fiction tells of a young man's journey to a fairy tale netherworld where he confronts a fairy queen and sinister figures that threaten his well-being. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. Find more at This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. This night she was dressed in an evening costume, resplendent with diamonds. Cosmo's longing to approach her became almost delirious. This grew till at last the red blood rose over her neck, and cheek, and brow.
2 of 2: A Faerie Romance One evening, as he stood gazing on his treasure, he thought he saw a faint expression of self-consciousness on her countenance, as if she surmised that passionate eyes were fixed upon her.
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