George MacDonald

George MacDonald (1824–1905) was a Scottish author, poet, minister, and lecturer whose imaginative stories and profound spiritual insights made him one of the most influential literary figures of the nineteenth century. Widely regarded as a pioneer of modern fantasy literature, MacDonald inspired generations of celebrated writers, including C. S. Lewis, J. R. R. Tolkien, G. K. Chesterton, and Madeleine L'Engle. His w...