Phantastes
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George MacDonald's classic tale of high fantasy, which served as an early work defining the fantasy genre in fiction. The novel tells the story of Anodos, a young man who discovers that his heritage includes fairy blood. Transported to Fairy Land, he partakes in a series of fantastic adventures, encounters mythical adversaries, and falls in love. E… George MacDonald's classic tale of high fantasy, which served as an early work defining the fantasy genre in fiction. The novel tells the story of Anodos, a young man who discovers that his heritage includes fairy blood. Transported to Fairy Land, he partakes in a series of fantastic adventures, encounters mythical adversaries, and falls in love. Eventually, Anodos encounters Sir Percivale of Arthurian legend and furthers his adventures in chivalry.Phantastes was tremendously influential in the fantasy genre, influencing subsequent authors such as C. S. Lewis.
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