The Princess and the Goblin (Italian: La principessa e il folletto ) is a cornerstone of Victorian fantasy literature, written by Scottish author and first published in 1872.
George MacDonald is often called the "grandfather" of modern fantasy. This book, in particular, had a profound impact on later giants of the genre: La principessa e il folletto
The contrast between the high attic (spiritual/celestial) and the deep mines (the primal/repressed) is often cited by scholars as an early exploration of the human psyche. Historical Influence The Princess and the Goblin (Italian: La principessa
Lewis claimed he never wrote a book that didn't owe a debt to MacDonald, particularly regarding the blend of fairy-tale wonder and Christian allegory. Historical Influence Lewis claimed he never wrote a
A central theme is the idea that "seeing is not believing, but believing is seeing." Irene can see her magical grandmother because of her innocence and trust, while adults and skeptics cannot.