Macdonald was an inspiration for writers of childrens fiction such as c. George macdonald 1824 1905 diamond the little boy sleeps in the hayloft above the. The first edition of the novel was published in 1871, and was written by george macdonald. Tolkein, madeline lengle, lewis carroll, and even mark twain. A journal of george macdonald studies is housed at st. You may copy it, give it away or reuse it under the terms of the project gutenberg license included with this ebook or online at. Their adventures in the land at the back of the north wind teach himand useternal truths about life, love and forgiveness. Any profits generated from the sale of this book will go towards the freeriver community project, a project designed to promote harmonious community living and wellbeing. It is a fantasy centered on a boy named diamond and his adventures with the north wind. At the back of the north wind is the fantastical story of diamond, a young boy whose adventures begin when the north wind offers to take him for a ride on her back.
More than a century after it was written, george macdonald s at the back of the north wind continues to intrigue readers with its allegorical treatment of life and death. It was serialized in the childrens magazine good words for the young beginning in 1868 and was published in book form in 1871. Inspired by the following passage from at the back of the north wind by george macdonald all the winds of heaven seemed to lay hold upon him, and buffet him hither and thither. At the back of the north wind book by george macdonald. North wind hm sterling silver grooming hair brush mirror ladies vanity set boxed. Hughess illustrations to macdonald s at the back of the north wind. At the back of the north wind is a childrens book written by scottish author george macdonald. Project gutenbergs at the back of the north wind, by george macdonald this ebook is for the use of anyone anywhere at no cost and with almost no restrictions whatsoever.
The book was published in multiple languages including english, consists of 346 pages and is available in hardcover format. At the back of the north wind by george macdonald on. If you are interested in submitting work, please read the guidelines and style guide information. At the back of the north wind by elizabeth lewis and george. George macdonald 18241905 written by the man who mentored lewis carroll and encouraged him to submit alice for publication, at the back of the north wind is today a forgotten classic of victorian childrens literature. Free download or read online phantastes pdf epub book. At the back of the north wind by george macdonald free. Robert trexler, five early illustrators of at the back of the. At the back of the north wind is a childrens book by george macdonald, it is a classic tale that has been loved by many for generations, a great addition to the collection. Project gutenberg offers 61,639 free ebooks to download. Like most of his books, this is often overlooked, but is a fantastically magical story suitable for children and adults alike. At the back of the north wind, by george macdonald full text free. It was serialized in the childrens magazine good words for the.
Diamond befriends her, and north wind lets him ride on her back, taking him on several adventures. His pure heart and his simple, loving spirit guide him as he journeys to the back of the north wind and home again. It not only presents to readers the text as published in the 1871 onevolume strahan edition but also places macdonald s work within a wider nineteenthcentury culture, pointing out macdonald s possible influences and sources and underlining the. At the back of the north wind is a childrens book by george macdonald. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. Good words for the young and the serial publication of at the back of the north wind. Jessie willcox smith 1st ed 1919 at the back of the north wind george macdonald. At the back of the north wind the book tells the story of a young boy named diamond. On their adventures, north wind brings diamond to the country she lives in, a country without pain and death. The author, george macdonald was a literary luminary of his day. The book is said to have inspired writers like cs lewis. At the back of the north wind by george macdonald, first. This book is available for free download in a number of formats including epub, pdf, azw. In adela cathcart, macdonald spoke of god as him who is father and mother both in one and father and mother and home.
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Cover of good words for the young 1869 norman macleod, editors address 1869. Spirited away by the north wind, diamond embarks on a series of adventures both near to and far from his. The north wind seems to be a representation of pain and death working according to gods will for something good. George macdonald, the fantastic imagination 1893 appendix e.
At the back of the north wind by george macdonald open library. Written by george macdonald, it is about a boy named diamond who makes the acquaintance of an extraordinary supernatural being named north wind, a lady who is evidently exactly what her name suggests. He is a very sweet little boy who makes joy everywhere he goes. North wind for sale rare antique furniture collectors. Pdf phantastes book by george macdonald free download. Focus on the family radio theatre is a registered trademark. The first edition of the novel was published in 1858, and was written by george macdonald.
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