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    Cross Purposes and The Shadows
    Cross Purposes and The Shadows
    Cross Purposes and The Shadows
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    Cross Purposes and The Shadows

    By George MacDonald

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    Cross Purposes and The Shadows is a fantasy novel by the Scottish fantasy writer George Macdonald. He was a pioneering figure in the field of modern fantasy literature and the mentor of fellow writer Lewis Carroll. The book consists of two stories: "Cross Purposes" and "The Shadows".
    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherGood Press
    Release dateDec 2, 2019
    ISBN4057664599988
    Cross Purposes and The Shadows
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    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.

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