In this episode, Dr. Kirstin Jeffrey Johnson provides us with a great biography of George MacDonald, an overview of who and what influenced his life and writing, and what impacts and influences he had on other writers. You can find more from Kirstin on her website here: https://www.kirstinjeffreyjohnson.com/ NOTES: Episode Outline: From 0:00 - 43:51 - Kirstin gives us a biography of George From 43:51 - 1:32:05 - Kirstin shares more information about the influences of and on George, and discusses England’s Antiphon Dan would like to share that the “Here I am send me” Isaiah verse is also a huge verse in his own life and has shaped his entire adult journey. Fisk singers, comprised of black singers have a fascinating history. They were once performing and the lights went out. One of the singers hollered out “We’re all black now!” GM saw them perform both in America and England. For more information on them go to https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b00sb0h8 Kirsten’s dissertation is available to read at https://www.kirstinjeffreyjohnson.com/copy-of-articles-chapters-1 Illustrated Lilith is available at https://www.amazon.com/Lilith-Unabridged-Illustrated-Extensive-Introduction/dp/B0BFTMJVHS/ref=sr_1_3?keywords=george+macdonald+lilith+kirstin&qid=1694994467&sr=8-3 The Fantasy Makers may be found here https://www.amazon.com/Fantasy-Makers-Tolkien-Lewis-MacDonald/dp/B07H4FBHPB The Golden Key Graphic Novel can be found here https://store.rabbitroom.com/products/the-golden-key?_pos=2&_sid=c7b2c2698&_ss=r&variant=40189094592599 The Light Princess graphic novel can be found here https://www.amazon.com/Light-Princess-1-George-MacDonald-ebook/dp/B07PF599PN Movies/comics drive readership so please explore these options both for yourselves and for introducing others to George MacDonald This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit makingfriendswithgeorgemacdonald.substack.com