MACDONALD, GEORGE, 1824 to 1905
George MacDonald
Scottish writer and Christian minister.
- Books
- 12
- Editions tracked
- 19
- First editions
- 5
- Nationality
- United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland
For collectors
Collect George MacDonald
Reading guide
George MacDonald books in order
In publication order
- 1Malcolm1850
- 2Phantastes1858
- 3At the Back of the North Wind1871
- 4The Princess and the Goblin1872
- 5The Wise Woman1875
- 6The Princess and Curdie1883
- 7The Light Princess, and Other Fairy Tales1893
- 8Lilith1895
- 9The Day Boy and the Night Girl1904
- 10The Golden Key1906
- 11The Light Princess1926
- 12George MacDonald1946
In order
First editions, year by year
Books and editions
Which edition do you have?
- George Routledge and Sons1871 Hardback Not yet valued I own At the Back of the North Wind, George Routledge and Sons 1871 Log in to want this
- Lippincott1909 Hardback Not yet valued I own At the Back of the North Wind, Lippincott 1909 Log in to want this
- Blackie1911 Hardback Not yet valued I own At the Back of the North Wind, Blackie 1911 Log in to want this
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Frequently asked questions
What order should I read George MacDonald's books in?
In publication order they begin with Malcolm (1850), then Phantastes (1858) and At the Back of the North Wind (1871). Books in a series are listed in series order on this page.
What was George MacDonald's first book?
The earliest book we list is Malcolm, first published in 1850.
When was George MacDonald born?
George MacDonald was born in 1824 and died in 1905.
How many George MacDonald books does MyVolumes track?
We track 12 books by George MacDonald across 19 editions, 5 of them first editions.
How do I know if my George MacDonald book is a first edition?
Open the book's page here and compare the publisher, place, date and the issue points we list for the first printing with your copy's title page and copyright page.