Phantastes

A Faerie Romance A fantasy novel that follows a young man named Anodos on a dreamlike journey through the mysterious Fairy Land. On his twenty-first birthday, Anodos awakens to find his bedroom transformed and is soon drawn into a magical world where he encounters enchanted forests, living statues, beautiful but perilous spirits, and dark forces that challenge his courage and self-understanding. The book explores themes of imagination, personal transformation, and the divine. First published in 1858, this edition is derived from the book published in 1894 with 25 black & white illustrations by John Bell. As always, this edition is complete and unabridged.