Elizabeth Goudge

Elizabeth Goudge was a British author known for her novels, short stories, and children's books. Her works often feature themes of faith, family, and the beauty of the natural world. She received the Carnegie Medal for her children's book 'The Little White Horse'.

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  1. 1. The Little White Horse

    A Story for Children
    Cover of 'The Little White Horse' by Elizabeth Goudge

    Set in the enchanting English countryside during the 19th century, the story follows young Maria Merryweather as she moves to the mysterious Moonacre Manor after the death of her father. There, she discovers a world filled with magical creatures, hidden secrets, and a long-standing family curse. With the help of her newfound friends, including a wise governess and a brave dog, Maria embarks on a quest to restore peace and harmony to the valley, learning about courage, love, and the importance of unity along the way.

    The 2743rd Greatest Book of All Time
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  2. 2. White Witch

    Cover of 'White Witch' by Elizabeth Goudge

    Set against the backdrop of the English Civil War, this enchanting tale weaves together the lives of a diverse cast of characters, each grappling with their own inner conflicts and desires. At the heart of the story is Froniga, a wise and compassionate healer with mystical abilities, who finds herself caught between the forces of love and duty. As the war rages on, the characters' paths intertwine, revealing the complexities of human nature and the enduring power of love and forgiveness. The narrative beautifully captures the essence of a turbulent era while exploring themes of loyalty, redemption, and the eternal struggle between good and evil.

    The 17165th Greatest Book of All Time
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  3. 3. The White Witch

    Cover of 'The White Witch' by Elizabeth Goudge

    Jadis is a fictional character and the main antagonist of The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe (1950) and The Magician's Nephew (1955) in C. S. Lewis's series, The Chronicles of Narnia. She is commonly referred to as the White Witch in The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe, as she is the Witch who froze Narnia in the Hundred Years Winter. Some recent editions of the books include brief notes, added by later editors, that describe the cast of characters. As Lewis scholar Peter Schakel points out, the notes' description of Jadis and the Queen of Underland (the main antagonist of The Silver Chair) "states incorrectly that the Queen of Underland is an embodiment of Jadis". Beyond characterising the two as "Northern Witches", Lewis's text does not connect them.