How many fiction fans in our country have heard about authors such as JRR Tolkien or CS Lewis? Certainly everyone. No one should certainly not convince a class of writing the authors. It is, however, find out what were the foundations of their work. One of these foundations was certainly common. He was George Macdonald (1824-1905). Scottish writer, who led his songs mostly for children and adolescents. One of the most popular works of Macdonald is a fantasy tale princess and the goblin , also known under the title of Princess and kobolds . The latter title seems to be more accurate. How do I rate this book a class? In fact, only two arguments. The first is a sentence of JRR Tolkien, who did not hide the fact that on the basis of this work was born the idea to write The Hobbit . But the best argument in favor of the class can be used by Macdonald, CS Lewis's words: " I have never concealed the fact that I think George MacDonald as my master, what's more, it seems to me that he never wrote a book in which I would not have quoted . " What so the story goes, he admired the two great masters of fantasy? This seemingly trivial story of a princess and her friend-górniku who must face grożącemu danger. But as has already convinced many a such a history, in such apparent simplicity can be found great wisdom. In this way comes easily to the youngest readers. Although it would be a sin to say that this is a book for children only. Macdonald takes us to a magical kingdom where the princess lives previously said Irene, a young miner named Cyril. However, inside the mountain live someone else. These are the Kobolds. Psotliwe little monsters that were once similar to humans. But hid underground and on the surface appear only at night. Kobolds combine the most harm to people. However, their plans and decides to discover Cyril disturb them. It helps him in this princess has a magic ring with a bundle of spider silk received from my great-grandmother, who lives on the top of the tower. The Princess and the kobolds are a classic tale of good and evil. But it also raises many other aspects. First of all, talking about faith. The fact that sometimes you have to be a simple man and have the confidence of the child, to see what is invisible to others. And that man can have a good heart regardless of class, origin or property. Elements that drew from both MacDonald, Tolkien and Lewis are visible to the naked eye. But there is no sense for them to write in, so as not to spoil the fun for future readers. Princess and kobolds can be recommended to all. Both the young and old, fans of fantasy, fairy tales and instructive history. It is only regrettable that a writer such as George Macdonald is relatively unpopular in our country. I hope in the future as soon as it changed.
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