George MacDonald

December 10, 1824 – September 18, 1905

Author & Minister

The fantasy pioneer who baptized C.S. Lewis's imagination

Biography

Scottish author, poet, and Christian minister. A pioneering figure in fantasy literature, writing works such as 'Phantastes,' 'The Princess and the Goblin,' and 'Lilith.'

Faith & Testimony

A Congregationalist minister whose theology of God's love permeated all his writings. C.S. Lewis called MacDonald his 'master' and credited MacDonald's 'Phantastes' with 'baptizing his imagination.'

Sources

George MacDonald — Wikipedia — Biography of the minister and fantasy pioneer who influenced C.S. Lewis
Phantastes — By George MacDonald. The fantasy novel C.S. Lewis credited with 'baptizing his imagination'