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Phantastes, penned by George MacDonald in 1858, is a fantasy tale that follows Anodos, whose name means 'pathless' or 'ascent' in Greek. The novel draws on German Romanticism, especially Novalis, and centers on a young man who is drawn into a dreamlike realm where he pursues his vision of an idealized feminine beauty, represented by the 'Marble Lady.' Note: This royalty-free public domain work from Project Gutenberg is included solely as a proof of concept to demonstrate Ylfe's reader and overall service. Ylfe is not focused on public domain or royalty-free content; its mission is to champion original fiction.