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The princess and the goblin

Book • 1907

George MacDonald

Published in 1872, this novel is one of the first in the modern fantasy genre.

It tells the story of Princess Irene, who lives a lonely life in a castle with her nursemaid, and Curdie, a young miner.

Irene discovers a magical world through her great-great-grandmother, who is invisible to others.

Together, Irene and Curdie thwart the goblins' plans to abduct the princess and flood the mines.

The story emphasizes themes of faith, bravery, and the importance of believing in what is invisible.

The novel is known for its imaginative and innovative ideas, beautiful descriptions, and its influence on later fantasy writers.

Mentioned by

Bret van den Brink

Mentioned in 4 episodes

Mentioned by

Thomas Banks

as a book he has read.

Episode 71: Phantastes, Ch. 1-4

Mentioned by

John Garth

as an author whose work influenced Tolkien's writing.

How WW1 Inspired The Lord of The Rings

Mentioned by

Leah Holser

as the inspiration of wanting to be the character of the grandmother.

Childhood: George MacDonald for Every Generation | Julie Canlis

Mentioned by

Daniel Payne

as an author whose work influenced C.S. Lewis and is being discussed on their podcast.

Episode 15 - C.S. Lewis, Teacher of the Faith (with special guest Daniel Payne)

Mentioned by

Timothy Keller

as an illustration of a spiritual journey.

The Liberty of Obedience

Mentioned by

Otis Gray

as a bedtime story.

386 – The Princess and the Goblin

Mentioned by

Timothy Keller

to illustrate the concept of following God's will even into danger.

Praying Our Fears

Mentioned by

Bret van den Brink

as having a theme of needing to have faith that what will come will come and that providence is good.

Boy to Man: George MacDonald for Every Generation | Bret van den Brink

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