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Fantasties
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"Phantastes" by George MacDonald is a Victorian-era fairy tale that follows Anodos, a young man who journeys into a mystical realm filled with allegorical landscapes and encounters.
The story explores themes of self-discovery, spiritual awakening, and the battle between good and evil.
Anodos undergoes a series of transformative experiences that challenge his perceptions and force him to confront his inner demons.
MacDonald's rich symbolism and dreamlike prose create a landscape where the boundaries between reality and imagination blur.
Through Anodos's journey, the novel explores the importance of embracing beauty, confronting darkness, and seeking a deeper understanding of oneself and the world.
The story explores themes of self-discovery, spiritual awakening, and the battle between good and evil.
Anodos undergoes a series of transformative experiences that challenge his perceptions and force him to confront his inner demons.
MacDonald's rich symbolism and dreamlike prose create a landscape where the boundaries between reality and imagination blur.
Through Anodos's journey, the novel explores the importance of embracing beauty, confronting darkness, and seeking a deeper understanding of oneself and the world.
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Jennifer Trafton
Tales of the New Creation: Remix (Jennifer Trafton , Pete Peterson)
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John Eldredge
God, Movies, & Your Story - Part 2
Mentioned by Leslie Baines as a book by George MacDonald that C.S. Lewis encountered, which baptized his imagination.
Ep. 211 Dr. Leslie Baynes - author "Between Interpretation & Imagination: C.S. Lewis and the Bible" (plus conjecture on how his view about hell might have changed under current scholarship!)
