Phantastes
- First published
- 1858
- Reading level
- Plain English
- Price
- Free
About the book
"Phantastes: A Faerie Romance for Men and Women" by George MacDonald is a fantasy novel published in 1858. When young Anodos discovers a fairy in his inherited desk, his bedroom transforms into an enchanted forest. He enters a dreamlike Fairy Land where he pursues an elusive Marble Lady through forests, palaces, and subterranean worlds. Haunted by an evil shadow and facing giants, monsters, and temptations, Anodos must journey through adventures that will transform his understanding of ideals, sacrifice, and beauty.
- Fantasy fiction
Updated September 2026. Public domain in the USA. Text and summary from Project Gutenberg eBook #325. Phantastes on Wikipedia.
