The History of Photogen and Nycteris. a Day and

Name: The History of Photogen and Nycteris. a Day and Night Maehrchen
Author: George MacDonald

The History of Photogen and Nycteris is a novel by George MacDonald that tells the story of two young people who are separated by their different abilities to see in light or darkness. The book explores themes of love, identity, and the power of imagination.

By George MacDonald · First published 1890 · Genre: Fantasy, Fairy Tale, Romance · 20 chapters · 19,218 words

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There was once a witch who desired to know everything. But the wiser a witch is, the harder she knocks her head against the wall when she comes to it. Her name was Watho, and she had a wolf in her mind. She cared for nothing in itself -- only for knowing it. She was not naturally cruel, but the wolf had made her cruel.

She was tall and graceful, with a white skin, red hair, and black eyes, which had a red fire in them. She was straight and strong, but now and then would fall bent together, shudder, and sit for a moment with her head turned over her shoulder, as if the wolf had got out of her mind on to her back.

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Work type: Novella
Author: George MacDonald
Date: 1890 CE
Language: English
Genres: Fantasy, Fairy Tale, Romance, Adventure, Allegory
Length: 19,218 words
Structure: 20 chapters, 210 paragraphs
Reading fit: Very Easy (5th Grade or below)

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Genres

Fantasy — The story features fantastical elements such as mythical creatures and a fictional setting.
Fairy Tale — The narrative follows a fairy tale structure with moral lessons and archetypal characters.
Romance — The plot includes a romantic relationship between the main characters, which is central to the story.
Adventure — The characters embark on a journey that involves exploration and discovery.