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George MacDonald was the great 19th-century innovator of modern fantasy who influenced the work of C. S. Lewis, J. R. R. Tolkien, and Charles Williams. This book collects some of his finest fairy stories.

A longing for spring just isn't enough for the poet. He sees evidence that new life begins after death. His longing goes beyond the daisy, the aroma, and the warmth of the sun. He longs for a new home that transcends the short life of a flower. A poem story evoking an anticipated future. Narrated by Glenn Hascall.

A magical fairy tale, which features a feisty princess who has the unfortunate curse of life without gravity. Can the curse be broken before she floats away. Beautifully retold to entertain children of all ages.

In this enchanting tale, two self-centered girls—a princess and a shepherds daughter—cross paths with a wise woman who gently teaches them that they are not the center of the universe. George MacDonald, a master storyteller, weaves profound truths that deepen our understanding of human nature and our relationship with the divine. This captivating fairytale is also known as The Wise Woman, A Double Story, and Princess Rosemond. (Summary by Shelly Weingart)

Ein Jahr ist seit dem Angriff der Kobolde auf das königliche Schloss vergangen. Der König beschließt, mit seiner Tochter, Prinzessin Irene, in seinen Palast in der Hauptstadt Gwyntystorm zu ziehen. Der 13-jährige Bergmannssohn Curdie Peterson, der sich mit seinem Mut die Gunst des Königs erworben hatte, zieht es hingegen vor, bei seinen Eltern zu bleiben. Im Laufe der Zeit schwindet Curdies Glauben an die geheimnisvolle Ururgroßmutter der Prinzessin und er findet Gefallen an der Jagd.

A beautiful, tragic, and hopeful tale, this story centers around such themes as love, loss, and empathy. While floating through life may provide this heroine with a seemingly carefree existence, she has to find real love to teach her the importance of genuine emotion as well as the gifts of sacrifice and selflessness.

A king, a queen, a baby's christening, an overlooked guest and a curse. Author George McDonald takes the classic motiff and turns it on it's ear when the newborn princess loses....her gravity!

Little Diamond, struggling with poverty, hardship, and grief over the death of his mother, is met one night by the mysterious and powerful North Wind. As she guides him through various adventures, Diamond learns to listen for her voice and know her intentions, while facing dangers, joys, and magical realms. Along the way, he learns to face grief, embrace change, and understand the depths of love.

George MacDonald's fairy stories and fantasy have inspired a number of writers including C.S. Lewis and J.R.R. Tolkien and of this popular fairy story, which as you might suspect concerns a little princess plotted against by a race of goblins, G.K. Chesterton said that it "made a difference to my whole existence."View our full collection of podcasts at our website: https://www.solgoodmedia.com or YouTube channel: https://www.solgood.org/subscribe Check out our ad free subscription: http://www.adfreesounds.com for our Premium, 10 Hour Sounds

Prepare to be spooked! Here are tales of vampires, werewolves, and things that go bump in the night!

A Modern Telling of a Classic Fantasy The easy-to-understand, twenty-first-century language gives a new generation of children access to the story of Diamond, a child of Victorian England, and North Wind, the magical being who carries him through the skies. Their adventures together reveal the glimmer of wonder and Divine love shining even within the grim poverty of nineteenth-century London. Kenneth McIntosh, author of Following Aslan, writes that "At the Back of the North Wind is a cross between a Dickens novel and the Narnia stories. The tale weaves back and forth between gritty reality ...

George Macdonald, scrittore di genere fantastico, si dice abbia influenzato Tolkien e Lewis, oltre che rivestire un ruolo importante in ambito teologico, essendo un ministro di culto cristiano scozzese. Lewis (l'autore delle "Cronache di Narnia") lo riteneva addirittura un suo maestro e scrisse che un giorno, leggendo Phantastes, pensò di aver attraversato una grande frontiera.

Anodos is a young boy who finds a large and mystical castle with a big and impressive library. The library hides the secret story of the poor Cosmo who was a student at the university of Prague. Cosmo’s life changed forever because of a mirror. But it was no usual mirror; it was an enchanted and a beautiful girl’s soul was kept inside of it. Cosmo was determined to free the girl but was he able to? Read this short story and find out. B. J. Harrison started his Classic Tales Podcast back in 2007, wanting to breathe new life into classic stories.

In this tale, a powerful witch attempts to control others’ perception of the world and subjugates a baby boy and baby girl to different experiments, attempting to gain knowledge and power. These two young people grow into opposites and must learn to conquer their fears and rejoice in the differences of others in order to become whole again.

This audiobook contains a collection of ghostly tales to send a shiver up your spine!

In this enchanting tale, a young man named Anodos embarks on dreamlike adventures in Fairy Land, encountering ethereal tree-spirits, grappling with the haunting presence of an overwhelming shadow, and journeying to the opulent palace of the fairy queen. As he searches for the spirit of the earth, the story weaves a tapestry of profound sadness and a poignant longing for the mysteries of death.

In an ever increasing stressful world for young children, we understand how important it is for young children to get a goodnights sleep. Which is why this collection of calming bedtime stories will help your child to relax after a stressfully day and drift off fast to a deep sleep.

Now bundled into one product, enjoy the original story of The Princess and Curdie while also learning about the history, biblical relevance, major themes, and more from The Princess and Curdie: A Christian Readers’ Guide. As you fight alongside Curdie and his companions through each new obstacle, enrich the experience even more through a deeper understanding of his message and the many applications of this incredible story.

Dive into the enchanting world of The Vicars Daughter, the third installment of the Marshmallow trilogy, penned by Ethelwyn Percivale, affectionately known as Wynnie. This fictional autobiography unfolds the life of Wynnie, whose father, Mr. Walton, is a dedicated clergyman, and whose story began in the first book, A Quiet Neighborhood. Experience Wynnies idyllic childhood as she navigates love with a struggling artist and cherishes her close-knit family and friends. Set against the backdrop of societys challenges, this heartfelt narrative captures the essence of an ordinary life filled with ...

This book is a wonderfully evocative and enigmatic tale of two children's fight against a wicked witch. The boy Photogen, who has never seen the moon, meets the girl Nycteris, who has never seen the sun. Together they must escape from the witch Watho. As usual, the author George MacDonald takes the listener on a voyage going far deeper than the story in itself.