At the Back of the North Wind is a timeless Victorian fairy tale that has enchanted readers for more than a hundred years. George MacDonald weaves a magical story of Diamond, the son of a poor coachman, who is swept away by the North Wind—a radiant, maternal spirit with long, flowing hair. Diamond's life is transformed by a brief glimpse of the beautiful country “at the back of the north wind.”

This novel combines a Dickensian regard for the working class of mid-19th-century England with the invention of an ethereal landscape. It is a journey of love, sacrifice, and the interplay between reality and imagination. The narrative follows young Diamond, whose adventures with the mystical North Wind reveal profound truths about human existence and the abstract concept of wonder.

Accompanied by Arthur Hughes’s handsome illustrations from the original 1871 edition, this beautifully presented edition invites readers to contemplate the nature of dreams and the essence of hope within the context of Victorian society. It stands as a testament to the enduring power of storytelling and the limitless possibilities of what lies 'at the back' of our own perceptions.