Phantastes

De: George MacDonald

Narrado por: Brad Powers

A young man named Anodos experiences dream like adventures in Fairy Land, where he meets tree spirits, endures the presence of the overwhelming shadow, journeys to the palace of the fairy queen, and searches for the spirit of the earth. The story conveys a profound sadness and a poignant longing for death.©2017 SAGA Egmont (P)2017 SAGA Egmont

Wasnt as easy to get through but inspiring

wasn't as easy to get through as I hoped but it was definitely inspiring. I read it because CS Lewis sided this book as one of his Inspirations. I thought it would be a super exciting read but it was more of an exciting story told in kind of dragging way. at the end I felt very fond of the book. it could have been the reader's fault that it kind of dragged. I'm not sure but still happy I read it.

If you love decadent expensive literary caviar

This epic adventure has it all, love, betrayal, wonderment, symbolism for the story and life. Suspense, sadness, excitement. I wish I had been introduced to this in school. I could not get enough. This has become a new favorite listen.

Nothing but the Best!

So impressed, George MacDonald is the Grandfather of us All! Such a Beautiful reading absolutely Captivating and Riveting! Classic Poetry
Beautiful Literature, Rare Comfort. I highly recommend this book!

Rich, sad, hopeful fairy tale

One of the most moving tales I have ever known of. George Macdonald gives a tremendous sense of melancholy and redemption through this book.

Great story

This was a great story! It took many interesting twists and turns. I became interested because C. S. Lewis so often referenced George McDonald. I will defiantly be reading/hearing more of his work.

Beautifully written

A great adventure beautifully written of the soulful progress of a pilgrim in Fairyland.

great story

narrator was too monotone....but wasn't actually horrible either. story itself was very good. George McDonald is one of those best kept secrets in literature.

String of Unconnected Stories

The character arch was slow in coming and not satisfying. The "noblest" thing he ever did was kill an enemy. Lots of swooning over mute women of beauty. Yawn. Sorry, C.S. Lewis. I don't see why this book was that great. I did like Princess and the Goblin.

Incredibly good

Incredibly good (even more so when considering it was written so long ago)
Author was great at creating the pictures vividly and easily.

Same audio as free on librivox

The narrator seems like a volunteer; he mispronounces some words and is somewhat monotone, but otherwise good. You can download the very same audio free from librivox though, so I’m not sure why I paid for it here...