St. George and St. Michael
George MacDonald
dec. de 2019 · Good Press
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George MacDonald's 'St. George and St. Michael' is a captivating historical novel set during the English Civil War. The book delves into themes of honor, loyalty, and sacrifice against the backdrop of political turmoil. MacDonald's prose is rich and descriptive, immersing the reader in the sights and sounds of seventeenth-century England. The novel combines elements of romance, adventure, and historical fiction, making it a compelling read for fans of classic literature. The dialogues are sharp and insightful, reflecting the complex characters and their moral dilemmas. Overall, 'St. George and St. Michael' showcases MacDonald's talent for crafting engaging narratives with a deeper philosophical underpinning.
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George MacDonald was born on December 10, 1824 in Huntley, Aberdeenshire, Scotland. He attended University in Aberdeen in 1840 and then went on to Highbury College in 1848 where he studied to be a Congregational Minister, receiving his M. A. After being a minister for several years, he became a lecturer in English literature at Kings College in London before becoming a full-time writer. He wrote fiction, non-fiction, and poetry. In 1955, he wrote his first important original work, a long religious poem entitled Within and Without. He is best known for his fantasy novels Phantastes, The Princess and the Goblin, At the Back of the North Wind, and Lilith and fairy tales including The Light Princess, The Golden Key, and The Wise Woman. In 1863, he published David Eiginbrod, the first of a dozen novels that were set in Scotland and based on the lives of rural Scots. He died on September 18. 1905.
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