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Lilith by George MacDonald

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In Lilith, did you enjoy ...

... the dreamlike, allegorical journey through a surreal world?

The Night Land by William Hope Hodgson

If you were captivated by Mr. Vane’s surreal wanderings and the rich symbolism in Lilith, you’ll find The Night Land equally mesmerizing. Hodgson’s protagonist ventures through a dark and otherworldly landscape in search of a lost soul, encountering haunting visions and mysterious beings. The journey is laden with allegory and deeper meaning, much like MacDonald’s own symbolic odyssey.

... philosophical explorations of reality, identity, and redemption?

The Book of the New Sun: Shadow & Claw by Gene Wolfe

If you appreciated the profound spiritual and philosophical questions woven through Lilith, you’ll be enthralled by The Book of the New Sun. Follow Severian as he navigates a world full of mystery, transformation, and existential riddles. Wolfe’s narrative challenges your perceptions of truth and self, mirroring the way MacDonald’s novel examines the nature of sin, forgiveness, and ultimate purpose.

... a loose, mysterious magic that shapes a fantastical world?

The Last Unicorn by Peter S. Beagle

If you enjoyed the enigmatic, dreamlike magic of Lilith, you’ll be enchanted by The Last Unicorn. Beagle’s tale centers on a unicorn’s quest in a world where magic is both wondrous and elusive. The rules of magic are never fully explained, and the boundaries between reality and myth blur, echoing the mysterious forces that guide Vane in MacDonald’s story.

... elaborate, poetic, and ornate prose?

The Worm Ouroboros by E. R. Eddison

If MacDonald’s lush, evocative language in Lilith drew you in, you’ll revel in the luxurious, archaic style of The Worm Ouroboros. Eddison’s prose is richly descriptive and lyrical, creating a mythic atmosphere that will appeal to readers who savor literary craftsmanship and immersive worldbuilding through words.

... spiritual allegory and mystical journeys through strange realms?

A Voyage To Arcturus by David Lindsay

If the spiritual odyssey and mystical symbolism in Lilith resonated with you, A Voyage to Arcturus will be a revelation. Lindsay’s protagonist, Maskull, travels through bizarre and vividly imagined worlds, encountering allegorical figures and confronting profound moral and metaphysical questions—much like Vane’s own journey of transformation and redemption.

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