George MacDonald was a Scottish author, poet and Christian Congregational minister. He became a pioneering figure in the field of modern fantasy literature and the mentor of fellow-writer Lewis Carroll. In addition to his fairy tales, MacDonald wrote several works of Christian theology, including several collections of sermons.
MacDonald in the 1860s
MacDonald was the pastor of Trinity Congregational Church, Arundel from 1850.
George MacDonald with son Ronald (right) and daughter Mary (left) in 1864. Photograph by Lewis Carroll
MacDonald with his wife Louisa in 1901 at their 50th wedding anniversary
Fantasy literature is literature set in an imaginary universe, often but not always without any locations, events, or people from the real world. Magic, the supernatural and magical creatures are common in many of these imaginary worlds. Fantasy literature may be directed at both children and adults.
The Grimm brothers.
Frankenstein book cover 1831
Fantasy writers Brandon Sanderson, Steven Erikson, Terry Brooks, Philip Reeve and Joshua Kahn at Lucca Comics & Games 2016