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Richard Hughes (1900-1976) author of A High Wind in Jamaica, In Hazard and The Human Predicament is widely acknowledged as a popular and successful novelist. This first major study of his novels persuasively argues the case for regarding Hughes as a sophisticated modernist novelist and a far more complex and original artist than previously supposed.

'This is an admirable and, in my opinion, seminal work of criticism and nobody with a serious interest in the twentieth-century novel can afford to ignore it.' (New Welsh Review)

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A series with silk-ribbon markers and headbands, gold stamping on front and spine, and the original colour illustrations on the jackets. This fantasy with a strong moral overtone was first published in 1870 and 1871 as a serial in "Good Works for the Young", a magazine of Christian outlook. ... Read more

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EXCELLENT RECAP OF LOVE, LAUGHTER, AND SORROW!
This book tells the story of a man and his view of the world. His journeys are vast and wild and capture the readers attention immediatley.
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One of the most successful and beloved of Victorian fairy tales, George Macdonald’s The Princess and the Goblin tells the story of young Princess Irene and her friend Curdie, who must outwit the threatening goblins who live in caves beneath her mountain home. Macdonald’s pioneering use of fanstasy as a literary medium had a great influence on Lewis Carroll, J. R. R. Tolkien, and Madeleine L’Engle, all great admirers of his work, which has remained popular to this day. "I write, not for children," he wrote, "but for the child-like, whether they be of five, or fifty, or seventy-five."

This edition includes illustrations by Arthur Hughes. ... Read more

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An Old Classic For New Readers
It's hard to sit down and write a review of a book like //The Princess and the Goblin//.First written in 1872, this classic Victorian fairy tale by George McDonald has not only withstood the test of time, but has influenced some of the biggest names in traditional fantasy including C.S. Lewis and J.R.R. Tolkein.The story concerns a young princess named Irene, a miner boy named Curdie, and a whole lot of nasty goblins who live under the mountain. It's a story full of nobility, faith, friendship, and of course a little bit of magic, one that both parents and children can enjoy.

As a reissued classic, this edition is very nice.It's packaged to look like an classic edition, with an old-fashioned cover and the original 1872 illustrations to accompany the text, but is sturdy to repel damage by little hands.Unfortunately, some of the line drawings turned out a little dark, which makes them hard to see, but it's a small drawback overall.This would be a great book to read aloud, as the Victorian writing style may be a little confusing for younger readers, but the story is sure to capture imaginations of every age.

Reviewed by Alyssa Feller

Forgotten fairy tales
It's a credit to "Princess and the Goblin" that its author was a personal favorite (and shaping influence) to fantasy titans C.S. Lewis and J.R.R. Tolkien. Fortunately, George MacDonald's early fantasy tale is a story that can easily stand on its own -- it's a mixture of shimmering magic and dark grimy bleakness, written in lushly fantastical prose. The childlike princess can be a little annoying at times, but otherwise this book is a gem.

Little Princess Irene has always been kept in ignorance of the goblins by her overprotective father and nursemaid. But one night when she and her nursemaid stay out a bit too late, they are chased by a bizarre creature... only to be rescued by a young miner boy, Curdie. Since goblins are a job hazard for the miners, Curdie tells her about the goblins and how to scare them away.

But not even singing can fend off the problems that are brewing. While mining, Curdie ends up wandering into the underground caverns where the goblins dwell, and uncovers a horrifying plot to take control of the above-ground kingdom. Meanwhile, Irene explores a mysterious tower where her magical "great-grandmother" lives, and is sent on a magical quest that leads her to Curdie... but can two children stop a goblin invasion?

"The Princess and the Goblin" is one of those novels that feels like someone dug up an old forgotten fairy tale, polished it and released it on the world -- we have goblins, monsters, a humble young hero, a brave princess and a magical goddess-like figure who bestows magical items every now and then. MacDonald balances it all out nicely, and there's a freshness to his story that steers it away from cliches.

And he wrote in the stately, slightly distant way that most 19th-century authors did, with the one flaw being that things get a little twee at times. But that's a small price to play for the lush, exquisitely dreamlike flavor of some of the scenes, such as Irene's visits to her grandmother, in a starlit tower filled with doves and moonlit burning roses. And at the same time, he weaves in some stuff about the goblins that is purely nightmarish, such as Curdie being chased through the horrendous undergrown caverns.

Similarly, it's a credit to him that the characters of Curdie and Irene are as likable as they are. Irene in particular is a triumph, since she can be a twit at times -- but she slowly grows in strength and independence as the book winds on. Curdie is the yang to Irene's yin, as a down-to-earth miner who has to stem a goblin invasion, and Irene's grandmother... well, we're never quite sure what she is. But she's depicted as being imposing, beautiful and kind, if inexplicably removed from the events of the story.

Part fable and part-fairy tale, and populated with goblins, miners and magical grandmothers, "The Princess and the Goblin" is an enchanting prelude to the modern fantasy genre. Definitely worth checking out. ... Read more

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This scarce antiquarian book is a selection from Kessinger Publishing's Legacy Reprint Series. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment to protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature. Kessinger Publishing is the place to find hundreds of thousands of rare and hard-to-find books with something of interest for everyone! ... Read more

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Title: Demystification and sacrificial thinking: violence in Terenci Moix's Mon mascle.(Book Review)
Author: Arthur J. Hughes
Publication: The Modern Language Review (Magazine/Journal)
Date: October 1, 2004
Publisher: Thomson Gale
Volume: 99Issue: 4Page: 954(15)

Article Type: Book Review

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