{"product_id":"an-expression-of-character-the-letters-of-george-macdonald-9780802837622","title":"An Expression of Character: The Letters of George Macdonald","description":"\u003cp\u003eAs a poet and novelist in nineteenth-century Scotland  George MacDonald became an internationally acclaimed author and lecturer whose work has inspired such prominent writers and artists as C. S. Lewis and Maurice Sendak. This extensive collection of MacDonalds personal correspondence offers privileged insights into the inner thoughts and visionary ideas of one of Scotlands greatest storytellers. An Expression of Character draws from more than 3 000 of MacDonalds letters to friends and family members  many not previously published. Highly regarded as a MacDonald scholar  Glenn Edward Sadler has arranged the most significant of MacDonalds letters chronologically  dividing his life into significant stages: his boyhood in Huntly and student days at Aberdeen University; his marriage and fatherhood; his career as a novelist; his lecture tour in America in 1872; and his later days in Bordighera  Italy. Sadler skillfully introduces each section  summarizing the significant milestones in MacDonalds life. Sixteen pages of photographs  including many of the MacDonald family  also help capture this intriguing literary figure. Fascinating  at times lyrical  and often moving  these letters provide a window into MacDonalds personal and spiritual life. Most of his letters are earthy and practical  showing his concern for the events of everyday life  his warm attachment to friends  and the importance of his role as husband and father. Other letters reveal MacDonalds spiritual approach to life and the develop ment of his religious views. Especially significant was his firm belief in what C. S. Lewis defined as \"good Death\" and in the glorious life hereafter. Readers of MacDonald will find in these letters penetrating glimpses of a deeply religious and sensitive man. To the specialist and general reader alike the letters speak with heartfelt sincerity and warmth. Those familiar with MacDonalds fiction and poetry will find the best portrait yet of the man himself.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"My Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45279845351477,"sku":"ByrdShop_080283762X","price":41.41,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0627\/8139\/0901\/files\/9780802837622.jpg?v=1780613425","url":"https:\/\/atxbooks.com\/products\/an-expression-of-character-the-letters-of-george-macdonald-9780802837622","provider":"ATX Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}