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    The Boyhood of Ranald Bannerman
    The Boyhood of Ranald Bannerman
    The Boyhood of Ranald Bannerman
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    The Boyhood of Ranald Bannerman

    By George MacDonald

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    The Boyhood of Ranald Bannerman presents the largely autobiographical story of a young boy growing up in a small Scottish village. Although George MacDonald is generally considered the grandfather of modern fantasy novels, this beautifully written novel is MacDonald's most realistic. The precise portraits of Ranald's father, family

    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherUnorthodox Press
    Release dateAug 31, 2021
    ISBN9781631710247
    The Boyhood of Ranald Bannerman
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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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