This unique novel in the MacDonald collection, his only true historical novel, is set during the mid-17th century English civil war. MacDonald’s use of the idiom and stylistic old-English of the post-Shakespearean era make this a slow read in the original. It is greatly enhanced in this new and updated edition by Michael Phillips. St. George and St. Michael is an enchanting love story that offers a unique and balanced perspective on a tumultuous and conflicting era in British history.
This unique novel in the MacDonald collection, his only true historical novel, is set during the mid-17th century English civil war. MacDonald’s use of the idiom and stylistic old-English of...
George MacDonald
George MacDonald (1824-1905) was a Scottish author, poet, and Christian minister. He was a pioneering figure in the field of fantasy literature and the mentor of fellow writer Lewis Carroll.
