George MacDonald was a Scottish author and Christian minister. MacDonald was one of the first great writers of fantasy fiction and his books influenced other legendary authors such as Lewis Carroll, J.R.R. Tolkien, and C.S. Lewis. MacDonald produced many classics including Lilith, The Princess and the Goblin, Sir Gibbie, Phantastes, and David Elginbrod. The Princess and the Goblin is a fantasy novel that centers around a lonely young princess named Irene. One day Irene is chased by goblins and is rescued by a young miner named Curdie. The Princess and Curdie is the sequel to The Princess and the Goblin. The action continues with Princess Irene and Curdie who try to overthrow a group of corrupt ministers.