The Golden Key
The Golden Key by George MacDonald is a classic allegorical fairy tale published by Farrar, Straus and Giroux (BYR) on December 1, 1984. This 2nd revised edition features the complete text alongside lavish illustrations by Maurice Sendak. The story follows a young boy named Mossy as he embarks on a quest through enchanted woods, seeking the keyhole that matches the magical golden key he found at the end of the rainbow.
Readers will find a rich narrative that intertwines elements of fantasy and magic, as Mossy encounters the girl Tangle and navigates through shadowy valleys and mountains. Guided by the Old Men of the Sea, Earth, and Fire, their journey explores themes common in juvenile fiction and fairy tales. This edition, comprising 96 pages, presents MacDonald’s timeless storytelling in an engaging format, enhanced by Sendak’s illustrations, making it a notable addition to the realm of children’s literature.
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A classic, allegorical fairy tale from one of the forefathers of modern fantasy literature, The Golden Key–first published as part of George MacDonald’s story collection Dealings with the Fairies–is presented in this special edition featuring the author’s complete text and lavish illustrations by Maurice Sendak, the Caldecott Medal-winning creator of Where the Wild Things Are.
The young boy Mossy embarks on a quest through the woods, seeking the keyhole which fits the magical golden key he discovered at the end of the rainbow. Along the way, he meets the girl Tangle, and each must undertake a journey through shadowy valleys and mountains, guided by the Old Men of the Sea, Earth, and Fire, before reaching their final destination.
With an Afterword by Pulitzer Prize-winning poet, W. H. Auden
“The magical, the fairy story…may be made a vehicle of Mystery. This at least is what George MacDonald attempted, achieving stories of power and beauty when he succeeded, as in The Golden Key.”–J. R. R. Tolkien
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