Short Fiction

Step into the whimsical, profound, and often surreal world of George MacDonald's complete short fiction, a collection that spans his influential career. From the mischievous antics of fairies and goblins in "Cross Purposes" to the haunting allegories of "The Shadows," MacDonald masterfully blends myth, Christian theology, and dreamlike logic. These tales often center on children navigating enchanted realms, grappling with moral dilemmas, and discovering the deeper truths hidden within everyday existence, all while subverting the rigid didacticism common in Victorian children's literature. MacDonald’s imagination, as boundless as it is devout, explores themes of love, loss, redemption, and the spiritual journey through lenses both fantastical and deeply human.