# Phantastes: A Faerie Romance for Men and Women

An audiobook by George MacDonald, read by LibriVox volunteers (6 h 34 min, English).

A young man named Anodos experiences dream-like adventures in Fairy Land, where he meets tree-spirits, endures the presence of the overwhelming shadow, journeys to the palace of the fairy queen, and searches for the spirit of the earth. The story conveys a profound sadness and a poignant longing for death.

[Listen](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/books/librivox/1337)
[Read the book](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/books/gutenberg/325/read)