George Macdonald’s fairy tales

In this episode I show you some of my books by George Macdonald and read you a brief passage from The Princess and The Goblin
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[@maryanneborders9602]

The Princess and the Goblin - and The Princess and Curdie were my 2 favorite books as a child . Loved re-reading as an adult as well

[@DanielKellyFolkMusic]

Malcolm, just wanted to say a big thankyou to your camera person (I’m guessing your wife?). In no small way does this filming style contribute to the illusion of really being part of a visit to your marvellous library.

[@MalcolmGuitespell]

thanks, sometimes my wife, occasionally my daughter, and, today, our kind cleaning lady, who, i think, quite enjoys filming these spells, - I'll pass on my thanks to all three!

[@markwallace1251]

The Princess and the Goblin!!! What a Memory....

[@lviinalass]

I just finished reading the Princess and the Goblin. Thank you for your insights ;)

[@MalcolmGuitespell]

You're so welcome!

[@gafisher001]

Macdonald's "children's books" are such in the sense of Matthew 18:3 "Truly, I say to you, unless you turn and become like children, you will never enter the kingdom of heaven." Of course Tolkien and Lewis echo this in both their fictional and scholarly writing, both undoubtedly showing Macdonald's influence. Macdonald reaches a part of the soul most of us suppress by sometime in our teens; reading his works throws open the shutters on rooms and corridors and sometimes even grand halls we had long since forgotten.

[@MalcolmGuitespell]

yes, and in fact MacDonald has a beautiful sermon on that very passage in 'Unspoken Sermons'!

[@michaelkelleypoetry]

My copy of "The Singing Bowl" just came in the mail yesterday. Such a beautiful hardback book that'a easy to carry. I love your two poems about both Lewis and Tolkien, and the poem "Spell." Also, I just had a conversation with a friend about George MacDonald a few days ago. He actually didn't know MacDonald was a real person; he thought MacDonald was just a fictional character that Lewis came up with for The Great Divorce. I loaned him my copy of 'The Princess and The Goblin,' and told him about Ransom's comment about the king in 'Curdie' in 'That Hideous Strength,' which he had passed over when he had read it.

[@HighAltitudeInvesting]

Thank you for sharing this video!

[@adamfreed4015]

Thank you, Malcolm, for sharing your library and wonderful spirit with us! I was introduced to the joy of poetry and its connection to faith through your videos and am glad to say that through that inspiration, I've begun my own journey of exploring my faith through verse. Many thanks. Also, I'd love to see a video exploring your love of pipes a bit more. It's always fun to see what another pipe enthusiast keeps on hand.

[@MalcolmGuitespell]

Thanks for listening, yes Ive done one or two about my pipes 'My Tolkien Pipe' for instance, but will do some more

[@ks7343]

Thank for this reminder of the Beauty of McDonald's work!

[@RedcoatsReturn]

Thank you Malcolm👏👏👏👏👏👏👏😊 Just ordered two copies in German, Die Prinzessin und der Kobold, for my great nieces 😊😊

[@55mmartin]

Its's been years since I read it. Thank you for talking about the book.

[@roycejohnson4605]

Recently having my imagination baptized by Macdonald....as did Lewis. Such a treat! Thank you for your insights. Royce.

[@rafaelgomez-ruiz8569]

Great video, thank you!!

[@MalcolmGuitespell]

My pleasure!

[@alibongo5545]

💚💚💚✨

[@williamglassii1410]

Thank you

[@loveandpeace1985]

I've read his sermons and his poetry which I truly adore but I haven't yet read his fairytales

[@davewillson1155]

Fairies.a splenderous day t'is the month of may Such magical mystical creatures with purist of innocence they work and thrive Busy busy they scurry by amongst pastol petals Hurry hurry to harvest supplies Glorious berries they pluck Dew drops from petals enhanced with splenderous flavours there vessels fill Blessed this month of may .

[@ethanb7318]

Great video as always malcolm, thank you! Also do you like the poetry of John Clare? One of my personal favourites of the romantics

[@MalcolmGuitespell]

I do! That's a good thought - I'll do a spell in the library about Clare some time

[@ethanb7318]

@@MalcolmGuitespell I look forward to it! my personal favourite of his is the sonnet with the opening line 'the flag top quivers in the breeze'

[@rafaelgomez-ruiz8569]

What do you think about "Lilith", by George Macdonald too? Do you like it?

[@MalcolmGuitespell]

yes, though its a very strange book. i am going to write the forward to a new edition

[@rafaelgomez-ruiz8569]

great! Then let us now, please, when it's published

[@lfcrafts]

@@MalcolmGuitespell please let us know when it comes out