At the Back of the North Wind

Written by George MacDonald

Narrated by Rebecca K. Reynolds

Originally serialized in 1868 and collected as a book in 1871, At the Back of the North Wind is the magical story of Diamond, the son of a poor coachman, who is swept away by the North Wind – a radiant, maternal spirit with long, flowing hair – and whose life is transformed by a brief glimpse of the beautiful country – at the back of the north wind. It combines a Dickensian regard for the working class of mid-19th-century England with the invention of an ethereal landscape. More than a century after it was written, George MacDonald’s At the Back of the North Wind continues to intrigue readers with its allegorical treatment of life and death. The great Christian writer C. S. Lewis, working a generation later, called MacDonald “the greatest genius of his kind.” Find out for yourself what so impressed Lewis and countless readers.

• Language: English
• Publisher: Oasis Audio
• Release date: Jan 31, 2023
• ISBN: 9781645556886

George MacDonald

George MacDonald (1824 – 1905) was a Scottish-born novelist and poet. He grew up in a religious home influenced by various sects of Christianity. He attended University of Aberdeen, where he graduated with a degree in chemistry and physics. After experiencing a crisis of faith, he began theological training and became minister of Trinity Congregational Church. Later, he gained success as a writer penning fantasy tales such as Lilith, The Light Princess and At the Back of the North Wind. MacDonald became a well-known lecturer and mentor to various creatives including Lewis Carroll who famously wrote, Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland fame.

Reviews for At the Back of the North Wind

[Jacqueline Beecher · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

Delightful to hear the narrator’s sensitive reading of a magically realistic story. I feel nourished by the story, the characters, and the sound of her voice.

[Frances O'Connor · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

Another excellent novel by George Macdonald. Narrator, Rebecca K. Reynolds, could not have done better.