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At the Back of the North Wind

At the Back of the North Wind

George MacDonald

At the Back of the North Wind, written by George MacDonald in 1871, follows a young boy named Diamond who befriends the enchanting Lady North Wind. After being scolded for closing a drafty hole in his hayloft, Diamond is whisked away on magical adventures that explore themes of love, innocence, and the nature of reality. The novel is notable for its imaginative storytelling and has influenced later fantasy literature, establishing MacDonald as a pioneer in the genre.

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Diamond the little boy sleeps in the hayloft above the stall of Diamond the horse. The loft is snug but drafty, and afte...

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