**"Phantastes:** A Faerie Romance for Men and Women" is a fantasy novel written by George MacDonald and published in 1858. The story follows Anodos, a young man who is transported to a dreamlike world in search of his ideal of female beauty. Along his journey, he encounters various adventures and temptations, ultimately leading him to question his ideals. The book had a significant influence on fantasy authors C.S. Lewis and J.R.R. Tolkien. The plot begins with Anodos discove