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At the Back of the North Wind
Hardcover
ISBN13: 9781025286150
Publisher: Tradd Street Press
Published: Feb 14 2026
Pages: 392
Weight: 1.59
Height: 0.88 Width: 6.14 Depth: 9.21
Language: English
At the Back of the North Wind is a cornerstone of Victorian children's literature, blending high fantasy with deep spiritual allegory. The story follows the life of Diamond, a young boy named after his father's favorite horse, who discovers a mysterious entity living in the hayloft of his London home: the North Wind. Manifesting as a beautiful woman with long, flowing hair, she takes Diamond on a series of breathtaking nocturnal journeys across the world, exposing him to both the beauty and the harsh realities of the human condition.
George MacDonald's narrative moves seamlessly between the gritty, impoverished streets of 19th-century London and the ethereal, dreamlike realm that lies 'at the back of the North Wind.' Through Diamond's adventures and his unwavering goodness, the work explores profound themes of illness, poverty, faith, and the transition between life and death. Celebrated for its poetic prose and imaginative depth, At the Back of the North Wind serves as a timeless meditation on the nature of providence and the innocence of the human spirit. It remains a vital work of fantasy that has influenced generations of writers, offering a moving exploration of the unseen forces that shape our world.
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