The Light Princess - Macdonald, George
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"The Light Princess" by George MacDonald is a whimsical and imaginative fairy tale that captivates readers with its enchanting narrative. The plot revolves around a princess who is plagued with a strange ailment that causes her to float in the air. This ethereal characteristic sets the setting for a sequence of amazing events and life-changing lessons. The princess's physical and emotional levity poses both problems and chances for growth. The story addresses themes of identity, self-discovery, and the ability of love to transcend the confines of the physical world as she meets a brave prince…mehr

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"The Light Princess" by George MacDonald is a whimsical and imaginative fairy tale that captivates readers with its enchanting narrative. The plot revolves around a princess who is plagued with a strange ailment that causes her to float in the air. This ethereal characteristic sets the setting for a sequence of amazing events and life-changing lessons. The princess's physical and emotional levity poses both problems and chances for growth. The story addresses themes of identity, self-discovery, and the ability of love to transcend the confines of the physical world as she meets a brave prince and many mystical beings. The plot progresses with a careful blend of levity, amazement, and thought-provoking discoveries. In "The Light Princess," George MacDonald's storytelling prowess shines through, bringing readers a blend of humor and depth that has endeared the tale to generations. MacDonald conveys ideas like the significance of developing inner strength, embracing one's own nature, and looking beyond appearances to recognize a person's spirit via the princess's challenges and achievements. The novella's timeless attractiveness and universal themes have made it a well-loved contribution to fantasy literature.
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George MacDonald (10 December 1824-18 September 1905) was a Scottish writer, poet and Christian minister. The son of a farming family in Aberdeenshire, he completed a professor at King's College London. Starting his career as a Congregationalist minister, he resigned after two years when his unconventional views contended irreconcilably with those of his followers. He was a leading figure in the field of modern fantasy literature and the mentor of fellow writer Lewis Carroll. In addition to his fairy tales, MacDonald wrote some works of Christian beliefs, including several collections of sermons. He was not limited to writing theology. He also wrote and is more well-known for, his fantasy work. Books like Phantastes, The Princess and the Goblin and The Golden Key are predecessors to modern fantasy. His stories are Christian theories bound in the clothing of myth and legend. His writings have been quoted as a major literary influence by many notable authors including Lewis Carroll, W.H. Auden, Mark Twain, etc.