At the Back of the North Wind

The story follows a young boy named Diamond who befriends the North Wind and embarks on a series of adventures that teach him about life, death, and the power of love. Along the way, he encounters various characters including a kind old man, a cruel landlord, and a group of children who are being mistreated by their caretakers. Through his experiences, Diamond learns valuable lessons about compassion, forgiveness, and the importance of helping others. The book is considered a classic work of fantasy literature and has been praised for its imaginative storytelling and timeless themes.

By George MacDonald · First published 1871 · Genre: Fantasy, Children's Literature, Allegory · 38 chapters

Contents

• The Hay-Loft
• The Lawn
• Old Diamond
• North Wind
• The Summer-House
• Out in the Storm
• The Cathedral
• The East Window
• How Diamond Got to the Back of the North Wind
• At the Back of the North Wind
• How Diamond Got Home Again
• Who Met Diamond at Sandwich
• The Seaside
• Old Diamond
• The Mews
• Diamond Makes a Beginning
• Diamond Goes On
• The Drunken Cabman
• Diamond's Friends
• Diamond Learns to Read
• Sal's Nanny
• Mr. Raymond's Riddle
• The Early Bird
• Another Early Bird
• Diamond's Dream
• Diamond Takes a Fare the Wrong Way Right
• The Children's Hospital
• Little Daylight
• Ruby
• Nanny's Dream
• The North Wind Doth Blow
• Diamond and Ruby
• The Prospect Brightens
• In the Country
• I Make Diamond's Acquaintance
• Diamond Questions North Wind
• Once More
• At the Back of the North Wind

More by George MacDonald

• The Golden Key (1867)
• Phantastes (1858)
• The Light Princess (1864)
• The Cruel Painter (1875)
• The Castle (1870)
• The Wow o'Riven (1874)
• The Broken Swords (1954)
• The Gray Wolf (1864)
• All works by George MacDonald