At The Back Of The North Wind by George MacDonald
"At the Back of the North Wind" is a classic children's novel that intertwines the story of a young boy named Diamond with the personification of the North Wind, a mystical and maternal figure. Diamond, a poor stable boy with a pure heart, embarks on a series of fantastical adventures with the North Wind, who takes him on journeys to explore the beauty and hardships of life, as well as the realms beyond the physical world. Throughout these experiences, the book explores themes of poverty, compassion, mortality, and the ethereal, offering a blend of Victorian-era social commentary and rich, allegorical fantasy.
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- Published
- 1871
- Nationality
- Scottish
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- Pages
- 346
- Original Language
- English
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- 501 Must-Read Books (LibraryThing)
- Harold Bloom's The Western Canon (The Western Canon (Book) by Harold Bloom)