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Highlights
- Shortly after his twenty-first birthday, Anodos arrives in a magical world inhabited by strange creatures, where he's forced to face many physical and emotional battles.
- Author(s): George MacDonald
- 178 Pages
- Fiction + Literature Genres, Fairy Tales, Folk Tales, Legends & Mythology
- Series Name: Mint Editions (Fantasy and Fairytale)
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Book Synopsis
Shortly after his twenty-first birthday, Anodos arrives in a magical world inhabited by strange creatures, where he's forced to face many physical and emotional battles. The young hero sets out on an epic adventure that tests his mind, body and spirt.
Anodos is an inquisitive young man who discovers a mystical figure in an old desk. It's a beautiful fairy who invites him to explore the enchanted Fairy Land. Once he arrives, Anodos meets many eccentric figures, some of whom have clear ulterior motives. He attempts to navigate the illustrious area but encounters different obstacles along the way. It's an epic journey that will put Anodos' heart and soul to the test.
Phantastes is a vibrant fairy tale that speaks to an older audience. The hero is drawn into a fantastical world usually reserved for small children. Yet, Anodos' curious nature takes him on an unexpected and fulfilling adventure.
With an eye-catching new cover, and professionally typeset manuscript, this edition of Phantastes is both modern and readable.
From the Back Cover
A young man journeys to Fairy Land where he meets magical guides, brave companions and deceptive creatures. Phantastes, by George MacDonald, is considered a classic fairy tale for adults. Originally published in 1858, it follows the trials of a visitor who encounters the best and worst of an enchanted land.