And then again. One never quite knows or understands how truth wins outs in the strangest of ways. I am an African American from New York who got to know the work of McDonald through CS Lewis and got into Charles Williams by listening to Canadian rocker Bruce Cockburn. The masses are called the masses for a reason.
I still think it's a shame, as so many are essentially 'missing out' on George Macdonald's works. Possibly more of a shame here, in his place of birth and youth. My sister certainly had a lot of Americans, in particular, coming to the house to see where he was from - but I don't think she had one of us Scots visit.
@barrach7 True, but I think it's only natural that several Americans would turn out simply because there are many more Christians here than just about anywhere and because the population is so large in the USA. GB is nearly an atheistic nation now with something like a 10% belief in God, so I wouldn't expect many Scots going to see GMD's house. I'm not sure why atheism has such a hold on GB or how it started, especially considering how many great Christian writers come from the Britsh Isles.
Sadly he's not well known here in Scotland. MY sister bought his house and we got interested in him then. It's great to have slept in that upstairs room, looking through that roof-light up to the stars.... I've decided to put my stories into print now too, thanks to Mr Macdonald.
@barrach7 He's not well known anywhere. But then again, even GK Chesterton's name, once so well known to people on both sides of the Atlantic, is hardly mentioned anymore. Charles Williams had some early books of poetry that never sold more than a few dozen copies. The better you are, the less you'll be appreciated by the masses.
@gmdinformation I'd agree, but there are surely two aspects to Mr Macdonald's life - as a Scottish Writer and as a Christian. As a practising Christian myself I know only too well the lack of spiritual life here. Though out of respect for Scotland, our own Mr Macdonald's sense of faith was 'born' here. As such, perhaps the sadness is that our Scot, Mr Macdonald's creativity as a writer is not known here in his homeland, rather than his beliefs.
George MacDonald is my direct ancestor. I only just found this out, and somehow I became a writer/artist as well. Scottish genes are a funny thing to have.
oh that's just marvelous! i'm sure you're very proud and so you should be. the way he wrote was so gentle and innocent and simple, but in an elegent way. i'm in the middle of reading one of his more famous books now, the princess and the goblin and have discovered just how witty his writing is! do you follow in his style of writing if i might ask? i mean, the fantasy kind of genre. and is he your great great grandfather?
I am ashamed to say that I have never read him, myself. I need to get my NYC Library card and then I will start reading his work. My writing is probably nothing like his. However, I am writing a mythopoeia, which may be kind of similar. You can check it out here:
pahasqanan.blogspot.com
But I would say that it is similar in style to the writing to Ayi Kwei Armah's, Two Thousand Seasons, rather than George MacDonald. Your curiosity is appreciated.
Perhaps the next time that I am in Scotland I can contact you for a tour of his home. I have been so inspired by his work. As long as there are writers out there, wonderment shall thrive. Good luck with the writing and thanks for the response.
Great videos, I watched the series all the way through! Although I have not read other of MacDonald's works, "Phantastes" is one of those little books, which once read, proved to be a delightful surprise. Nice to hear more about MacDonald, his work, and his life.
And then again. One never quite knows or understands how truth wins outs in the strangest of ways. I am an African American from New York who got to know the work of McDonald through CS Lewis and got into Charles Williams by listening to Canadian rocker Bruce Cockburn. The masses are called the masses for a reason.
pabloassab1 3 weeks ago
I still think it's a shame, as so many are essentially 'missing out' on George Macdonald's works. Possibly more of a shame here, in his place of birth and youth. My sister certainly had a lot of Americans, in particular, coming to the house to see where he was from - but I don't think she had one of us Scots visit.
barrach7 4 months ago
@barrach7 True, but I think it's only natural that several Americans would turn out simply because there are many more Christians here than just about anywhere and because the population is so large in the USA. GB is nearly an atheistic nation now with something like a 10% belief in God, so I wouldn't expect many Scots going to see GMD's house. I'm not sure why atheism has such a hold on GB or how it started, especially considering how many great Christian writers come from the Britsh Isles.
gmdinformation 4 months ago
Sadly he's not well known here in Scotland. MY sister bought his house and we got interested in him then. It's great to have slept in that upstairs room, looking through that roof-light up to the stars.... I've decided to put my stories into print now too, thanks to Mr Macdonald.
barrach7 4 months ago
@barrach7 He's not well known anywhere. But then again, even GK Chesterton's name, once so well known to people on both sides of the Atlantic, is hardly mentioned anymore. Charles Williams had some early books of poetry that never sold more than a few dozen copies. The better you are, the less you'll be appreciated by the masses.
gmdinformation 4 months ago
@gmdinformation I'd agree, but there are surely two aspects to Mr Macdonald's life - as a Scottish Writer and as a Christian. As a practising Christian myself I know only too well the lack of spiritual life here. Though out of respect for Scotland, our own Mr Macdonald's sense of faith was 'born' here. As such, perhaps the sadness is that our Scot, Mr Macdonald's creativity as a writer is not known here in his homeland, rather than his beliefs.
barrach7 4 months ago
@barrach7 Can't disagree with any of that.
gmdinformation 4 months ago
@gmdinformation
Thanks gmd. Great video by the way. Glad Mr MAcdonald's appreciated by folks who know far more about him than I ever will. Slainte (Cheers)
barrach7 3 months ago
George MacDonald is my direct ancestor. I only just found this out, and somehow I became a writer/artist as well. Scottish genes are a funny thing to have.
hlove1284 10 months ago
@hlove1284
oh that's just marvelous! i'm sure you're very proud and so you should be. the way he wrote was so gentle and innocent and simple, but in an elegent way. i'm in the middle of reading one of his more famous books now, the princess and the goblin and have discovered just how witty his writing is! do you follow in his style of writing if i might ask? i mean, the fantasy kind of genre. and is he your great great grandfather?
NormbrettaMod 10 months ago
@NormbrettaMod
I am ashamed to say that I have never read him, myself. I need to get my NYC Library card and then I will start reading his work. My writing is probably nothing like his. However, I am writing a mythopoeia, which may be kind of similar. You can check it out here:
pahasqanan.blogspot.com
But I would say that it is similar in style to the writing to Ayi Kwei Armah's, Two Thousand Seasons, rather than George MacDonald. Your curiosity is appreciated.
hlove1284 10 months ago
@hlove1284
MY sister bought his house here in Scotland. Give me a shout if you want any photo's etc taken / further details. (P.S: I'm a writer too!)
barrach7 4 months ago
@barrach7
Perhaps the next time that I am in Scotland I can contact you for a tour of his home. I have been so inspired by his work. As long as there are writers out there, wonderment shall thrive. Good luck with the writing and thanks for the response.
hlove1284 4 months ago
Great videos, I watched the series all the way through! Although I have not read other of MacDonald's works, "Phantastes" is one of those little books, which once read, proved to be a delightful surprise. Nice to hear more about MacDonald, his work, and his life.
alchemistra 1 year ago
@SREGAN7 Just drop me a personal message telling me where you want it sent and you'll have it by the end of next week.
Sincerely,
Charles
gmdinformation 1 year ago
What a fantastic presentation. I thoroughly enjoyed it. Thank you gmdinformation. I love fairy tales and attempting to write some.
glehnmarc 2 years ago
This is incredible. I hope it gets on TV. There really aren't enough fairy tales for adults.
theboombody 2 years ago
I just recently found George MacDonald in the form of 'The Fisherman's Lady' at a thrift store! Wow!!! Thanks!!!!
Kaylin1225 2 years ago