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North-east town to celebrate work of literary legend

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From: Press and Journal, The Aberdeen (UK)
Date: 20070223
Author:Alistair Beaton

A North-east town will next week celebrate the work of a locally- born author, who was the J K Rowling of the Victorian era.

Huntly-born George MacDonald was a literary legend of his day, writing a series of colourful children's books and equally best- selling romantic fantasy tales.

Now largely forgotten in his own country - though followers have set up a George MacDonald Society in the UK - his books remain popular in the US and New Zealand.

Having hosted a series of events two years ago to mark the centenary of the writer's death, Huntly will now stage a weekend of free talks and ...

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