The Cruel Painter and Other Stories (1905) by George MacDonald | Chatto and Windus | New Edition | Victorian Fantasy & Gothic Tales

Delve into the imaginative realms of Victorian fantasy with The Cruel Painter and Other Stories by George MacDonald. This 1905 petite "New Edition" published by Chatto & Windus compiles a selection of MacDonald's compelling short stories, including:

The Cruel Painter
The Castle: A Parable
The Wow o' Rivven
The Broken Swords
The Gray Wolf
Uncle Cornelius: His Story

These tales blend elements of fantasy, moral allegory, and gothic horror, showcasing MacDonald's influence on later writers like C.S. Lewis and J.R.R. Tolkien.

Edition Information:
This 1905 "New Edition" is a reprint; the original collection was first published in 1891 by Chatto and Windus. Therefore, this copy is not a first edition but remains a valuable piece for collectors interested in early 20th-century fantasy literature.

Condition: Good condition with clean pages and a sturdy binding, please see photographs.