Publisher's Synopsis

Lilith is a dark fantasy novel written by George MacDonald. The story follows the protagonist, Mr. Vane, as he discovers a mysterious book in his father's library that transports him to a parallel universe. In this world, he meets Lilith, a seductive and dangerous woman who is also the queen of the dead. Lilith reveals to Mr. Vane that he is the descendant of the original Adam and Eve and that he must confront his fears and embrace his destiny to save both worlds from destruction. Along the way, he encounters a variety of strange and supernatural creatures, including giants, goblins, and ghosts. MacDonald's writing style is poetic and imaginative, and the story is full of symbolism and allegory. Lilith is a haunting and thought-provoking tale that explores themes of redemption, mortality, and the nature of evil.Held to be George MacDonald's Masterpiece.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Book information

ISBN: 9781419130540
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Imprint: Kessinger Publishing
Pub date:
DEWEY: FIC
Language: English
Number of pages: 260
Weight: 454g
Height: 235mm
Width: 190mm
Spine width: 14mm