
LILITH
By George MacDonald
CHAPTER I. THE LIBRARY
CHAPTER II. THE MIRROR
CHAPTER III. THE RAVEN
CHAPTER IV. SOMEWHERE OR NOWHERE?
CHAPTER V. THE OLD CHURCH
CHAPTER VI. THE SEXTON’S COTTAGE
CHAPTER VII. THE CEMETERY
CHAPTER VIII. MY FATHER’S MANUSCRIPT
A wandering narrator, fresh from Oxford and haunted by the loss of his parents, finds himself drawn into the quiet, almost enchanted world of a secluded pine forest. The opening paints a sun‑dappled grove where an unseen family lives in harmony with the trees, their lives a gentle hymn of purpose and mystery. Through lyrical prose the scene feels both timeless and slightly unreal, hinting at deeper forces that shape the land and its hidden inhabitants.
As the story unfolds, the narrator’s scholarly curiosity mingles with a yearning for meaning, leading him to a vast, ancient library that predates printing itself. Within its dusty halls he confronts mirrors, ravens, and whispered legends that blur the line between science and the supernatural. The tale promises a journey through eerie woods, forgotten churches, and secret chambers, inviting listeners to explore a world where imagination and philosophy walk hand in hand.
Language
en
Duration
~8 hours (499K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Credits
Produced by John Bechard, and David Widger
Release date
1999-02-01
Rights
Public domain in the USA.
Subjects

1824–1905
A Scottish writer, poet, and minister whose fairy tales helped shape modern fantasy, he wrote with warmth, spiritual depth, and a gift for wonder. Best known for works like Phantastes, The Princess and the Goblin, and At the Back of the North Wind, he remains a beloved influence on generations of readers and writers.
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