With my newest biography of George MacDonald, I'm getting questions about more resources. For those who like to do their own research and reading:
George MacDonald’s son, Greville, published a biography of his father, which is the basis for my biography, along with letters and other accounts that have become available since that time. Thanks to the further research and work of Michael R. Phillips and other scholars, you can read a thoughtful analysis of his writing and life.
To learn more:
George MacDonald by C.S. Lewis. This book is a collection of excerpts from MacDonald’s writing and is devotional in nature.
George MacDonald and His Wife by Greville MacDonald with an introduction by G.K. Chesterton
George MacDonald: Scotland’s Beloved Storyteller by Michael R. Phillips
From a Northern Window: A Personal Reminiscence of George MacDonald by his Son by Ronald MacDonald.
Far Above Rubies: The Life of Louisa MacDonald by Jolyn Canty
Children’s Stories and Short Stories by George MacDonald
The Princess and the Goblin
The Princess and Curdie
At the Back of the North Wind
The Wise Woman
The Light Princess
Uncle Peter (A Christmas Story)
The Golden Key
MacDonald’s fiction that young adults might enjoy:
Adela Cathcart: This novel contains many of his short stories and translated poetry within the larger story.
Annals of a Quiet Neighbourhood and sequels: The Seaboard Parish and The Vicar’s Daughter
Ranald Bannerman’s Boyhood
Gutta Percha Willie
St. George and St. Michael
Mary Marston
Guild Court
MacDonald’s Books: The originals are still available as well as editions that were edited by Michael Phillips for modern readers. The edited titles are in parentheses.
Malcolm (The Fisherman’s Lady)
The Marquis of Lossie (The Marquis’ Secret)
Sir Gibbie (The Baronet’s Song)
Donal Grant (The Shepherd’s Castle)
David Elginbrod (The Tutor’s First Love)
Robert Falconer (The Musician’s Quest)
Alec Forbes of Howglen (The Maiden’s Bequest)
Thomas Wingfold, Curate (The Curate’s Awakening)
Paul Faber, Surgeon (The Lady’s Confession)
What’s Mine’s Mine (The Highlander’s Last Song)
There and Back (The Baron’s Apprenticeship)
Weighed and Wanting (The Gentlewoman’s Choice)
Warlock O’Glenwarlock (The Laird’s Inheritance)—Note that “Warlock” is just a family name.
Non-fiction for those who love literature:
England’s Antiphon
Essays: “The Imagination: Its Functions and Its Culture” (1867) and “The Fantastic Imagination” (1893) found in A Dish of Orts
For those who would like to understand how a scholar works with primary documents, see Dr. Kirstin Jeffrey Johnson’s work: www.kirstinjeffreyjohnson.com/
George MacDonald books can be found at…
George MacDonald Books at https://theroomtoroam.com/ Beautiful hardcover and paperback editions with translations of Scots dialogue by David Jack.
Wise Path Books at www.WisePathBooks.com: Wonderful resource for original editions and edited editions by Michael Phillips.
The Rabbit Room: https://store.rabbitroom.com/ Many fun resources including a graphic novel of The Golden Key!
