Wingfold and the Wiggle: The Root of Puddleglum’s Famous Speech?
As Narnian trivia goes, one of the more curious pieces to come to light is the real-life inspiration for Puddleglum. This loveable pessimist was a man called Fred Paxford, C.…
What Is George MacDonald’s Best Book?
Having already put the question “Which George MacDonald Book Should I Read First?”, we can now turn our attention to a different query: “What is George MacDonald’s BEST Book?” Several…
The 10 Books That Most Influenced C. S. Lewis
Below is C.S. Lewis’ answer to the question (posed to him in 1962 by The Christian Century): “What books did most to shape your vocational attitude and your philosophy of…
In What Order Should I Read George MacDonald’s Books? (Part II: Fantasy &c.)
In Part I we covered George MacDonald’s novels, which account for more of his published work than any other category. Now we prescribe a reading order for his other major…
In What Order Should I Read George MacDonald’s Books? (Part I: Novels)
“What order should I read George MacDonald’s books in?” is one of the most frequently asked questions in regard to the Scotsman’s writings. Here is our answer to this important…
We Three Kings: Tolkien, Lewis and MacDonald at Christmas
If we book lovers were to indulge in a bit of festive whimsy, we might decide (in our mind’s eye, of course) to re-cast our literary heroes as characters from…
George MacDonald, C S Lewis, and Christianity “Like the Sun”
One of the most widely circulated C S Lewis quotes is taken from an essay in The Weight of Glory, “Is Theology Poetry?”, and it reads as follows: “I believe…
Solid Rock: George MacDonald, the Earthquake, and an Unshakeable Faith
As Lewis and Tolkien both fought in the trenches in World War I, so George MacDonald looked death in the face on more than one occasion. Due to problems with…
Which George MacDonald Book Should I Read First?
For those who have yet to read George MacDonald, the most natural question of all is “which of his books should I start with?” It is a helpful question, because the default…
