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George MacDonald

Scottish author who pioneered modern fantasy literature

Did you know?He was a mentor to Lewis Carroll and his children’s enthusiastic reaction convinced Carroll to publish the Alice in Wonderland stories.

George MacDonald (10 December 1824 – 18 September 1905) was a Scottish author, poet and Congregational minister. He became a pioneering figure in the field of modern fantasy literature and the mentor of fellow-writer Lewis Carroll.

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Age at death: 80
Years since death: 121

Born: December 10, 1824 · Huntly, United Kingdom
Died: September 18, 1905
Nationality: British
Known for: Literature, Religion, Philosophy

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1830–1886

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1891–1970

Nelly Sachs

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1957–2012

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1804–1851

Carl Gustav Jacob Jacobi

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1878–1953

Joseph Stalin

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1770–1827

Ludwig van Beethoven

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1874–1965

Winston Churchill

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