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What Was the World's First Fantasy Novel?
The world's first fantasy novel is George MacDonald's 1858 book 'Phantastes,' a dreamlike journey that shaped Tolkien, Lewis, and modern fantasy. It introduced psychological depth and a secondary world built for inner transformation, not just adventure.
Eldon Fairbanks, Feb, 13 2026
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