George MacDonald

George MacDonald

Scottish writer and Christian minister (1824–1905)
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George MacDonald (10 December 1824 – 18 September 1905) was a Scottish author, poet and Christian minister. He was a pioneering figure in the field of modern fantasy literature and the mentor of fellow writer Lewis Carroll. In addition to his fairy tales, MacDonald wrote several works of Christian theology, including several collections of sermons.

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George MacDonald was born on Friday, 10 December 1824 in Huntly, Aberdeenshire, Scotland. He was best known as an author. MacDonald's country of citizenship (nationality) was British. He died on Monday, 18 September 1905 in Ashstead, England at the age of 80. For university, he studied at Aberdeen University, Scotland. His religion is listed as Christian. He had salt and pepper hair (color). His zodiac star sign was Sagittarius.

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Huntly, Aberdeenshire, Scotland
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18 September 1905
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Ashstead, England
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Minister, writer (poet, novelist)
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Forgiveness is the giving, and so the receiving, of life.

George MacDonald is known for his role in the film The Princess and the Goblin (1992) as novel.

He is also known for his role in the TV series Jackanory (1965) as book - 20 episodes.

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