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George MacDonald's AT THE BACK OF THE NORTH WIND has enticed
critics since its publication in 1871. The unique blend of fairy
tale atmosphere and social realism in this novel laid the
groundwork for modern fantasy literature. In the novel, Little
Diamond, a kind and precocious boy living in poverty, is befriended
by the mysterious North Wind, who takes him on her nightly
adventures. Written in intensely poetic language, AT THE BACK OF
THE NORTH WIND transcends the genres of children's book or fairy
tale. BEHIND THE BACK OF THE NORTH WIND includes 16 essays on this
enigmatic and richly layered fantasy novel - with perspectives
ranging from the influence of MacDonald's Christian worldview or
the relation between fantasy and reality, to grappling with AT THE
BACK OF THE NORTH WIND as children's literature. A variety of
artist's illustrations are included, from editions published
be-tween 1871 to 1988, visually reinforcing the imaginative impact
MacDonald's classic story continues to have on readers. This
collection of essays is designed as a companion volume to Broadview
Press's critical edition of AT THE BACK OF THE NORTH WIND, also
edited by Pennington and McGillis.
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