A Dish of Orts Annotated Edition: Chiefly Papers on the Imagination, and on Shakespeare

by George MacDonald, C. M. Alvarez (Editor)

Overview

About A Dish of Orts

Read the thoughts of the man who influenced three generations of philosophers and writers. Lovers of fantasy, literary apologetics, and Christian thought will appreciate A Dish of Orts, MacDonald's work on using the imagination to lift and enliven the mind.

George MacDonald, considered the pioneer of the fantasy genre, had an impact on the mind and imaginations of some of the most influential Christian writers of the 20th century. C.S. Lewis, G.K. Chesterton, and J.R.R. Tolkien all were greatly impacted by both MacDonald's imaginative fiction as well as his sermons and social commentary.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781953279002
Publisher:	Cranberry Classics
Publication date:	07/01/2022
Series:	Christian Classics , #1
Pages:	276
Product dimensions:	6.00(w) x 9.00(h) x 0.62(d)

About the Author

George MacDonald (1824-1905) was a Scottish author, philosopher, and theologian. He wrote was is considered the first modern fantasy novel Phantastes, as well as children’s stories, adult novels, and numerous theological essays and sermons. His work influenced some of the most well-known writers of the early twentieth century such as G.K. Chesterton, C.S. Lewis, J.R.R. Tolkien, Mark Twain, Neil Gaiman, and Madeleine L’Engle.