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Great Science-Fiction
& Fantasy Works
a critical list with discussions
Science-Fiction and Fantasy Books by
George MacDonald
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Standard Disclaimer:
This is a brief discussion of George MacDonald and, of course, of some speculative-fiction books by George MacDonald This discussion and list does not necessarily include every book by MacDonald: it includes only those books that I both know and like. Just as with the author list itself, omission of a particular item may mean I didn't think highly enough of the omitted item, or it may simply mean that I have not yet sufficient familiarity with it. (In a very few cases, I have listed some books merely on the strength of my opinion of the author: all such books are clearly marked below, as throughout these lists, with a hash mark (#) before the title so you know what's what.) I don't pretend that this discussion is a deep analysis. My intent is no more than to give you a rough idea of what kinds of tales MacDonald tells, how those tales are usually told, and what makes them and MacDonald worthy; in sum, to help you rank MacDonald (and the works by MacDonald listed here) on your personal literary "to do" list. |
A Few Words About George MacDonald
Regrettably, I have not yet had an opportunity to write an essay on this author, but the "Other Resources" section below will lead you to some information about the "Notable Books" listed farther down this page.
Other George MacDonald Resources
George MacDonald Resources on the Web
MacDonald now being seen as a major writer (and theologian), there is no shortage of material about him on the web. The foremost resource is the site The Golden Key, wholly devoted to MacDonald and his works; another major MacDonald resource is The George MacDonald Society.
Besides those dedicated sites, there are several useful pages: George MacDonald on the Victorian Web; George MacDonald & Michael Phillips (Phillips supposedly helped "revive" interest in MacDonald's work); an essay, "The Childlike in George MacDonald and C. S. Lewis", at Donald King's C. S. Lewis site; and a George Macdonald page at the American Chesterton Society site.
In addition, there is a periodical, North Wind: A Journal of George MacDonald Studies.
There are also numerous brief biographies and individual book reviews, none of which add much, if anything, to what the links above provide.
And there is an interesting page of links to numerous portraits of George MacDonald, with thumbnails.
George MacDonald Resources In Print
As with the web, there are many possibilities. Here are a few:
For the Childlike, Roderick McGillis (editor)
George MacDonald: Literary Heritage and Heirs, Roderick McGillis (editor)
George MacDonald: Victorian Mythmaker, Rolland Hein
The Harmony Within: The Spiritual Vision of George MacDonald, Rolland Hein
The Gold Thread: Essays on George Macdonald, William Raeper
George MacDonald and His Wife, Greville MacDonald
That list is merely indicative, not by any means exhaustive; you can find some other MacDonald-related titles at the Questia site.
Notable Science-Fiction and Fantasy Books by George MacDonald ****
- Phantastes
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Lilith
- Children's Books (but readable by adults):
- The Princess and the Goblin
- The Princess and Curdie
- At the Back of the North Wind
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Complete Fairy Tales *
MacDonald's various fairy tales--many independently famous--have been published in numerous editions, sometimes standalone and sometimes several to a volume; it seems silly not to acquire the complete collection in one volume.
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