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A courageous knight travels to the land of the Gibbelins in search of a legendary horde of gems. Knowing that the tower is a trap to lure unsuspecting humans, he captures a dragon to bypass it altogether. Two idols compete for adoration in an ancient temple. The Book of Wonder is a short story collection by Lord Dunsany.

The Blessing Pan is one of those ambiguously fantastic novels in which it's never quite clear whether the magic is taking place in reality or in the minds of the characters. Elderick Anwrel, a nineteenth-century Anglican priest, finds that his parishioners have started to worship Pan, Greek god of shepherds. His struggle to win them back to the fold forms an epic novel of spiritual warfare.Lord Dunsany's writing is dense and rich, and readers ...

The Book of Wonder features fourteen short stories by Lord Dunsany, all of them whimsical, imaginative, and deeply strange. Dunsany writes stories that don't always have a happy ending, and these are no exception-though they're written in an almost fairytale or allegorical style, they each have a melancholy, vengeful, or even mad edge to them.

The Book of Wonder features fourteen short stories by Lord Dunsany, all of them whimsical, imaginative, and deeply strange. Dunsany writes stories that don't always have a happy ending, and these are no exception-though they're written in an almost fairytale or allegorical style, they each have a melancholy, vengeful, or even mad edge to them.

Time and the Gods" is a collection of fantasy short stories written by the Irish author Lord Dunsany, first published in 1906. The book consists of fifteen short stories, each of which takes place in a different mythical world and explores various themes related to time, destiny, and the supernatural. The stories are set in imaginary lands, where gods and other supernatural beings interact with mortals. The book is divided into four parts, eac...

The Gods of Pegana is a collection of short stories that center around the creation of a fictional universe called Pegana. The book describes the gods, heroes, and creatures that inhabit this universe and their interactions with each other. The stories are written in a poetic style and are presented as a series of myths and legends. The book's central premise is that the universe was created by a group of gods who are collectively referred to ...

Certainly! "The King of Elfland's Daughter" is a novel by Lord Dunsany. It is considered one of the earliest and most influential works in the genre of modern fantasy. The story takes place in the imaginary land of Erl, where the people are ruled by a mortal king named Alveric, who falls in love with the daughter of the King of Elfland. She agrees to marry him, but only if he can bring back the magical crystal that once separated the realms of...

Tales of War" is a collection of short stories written by Lord Dunsany, which chronicles the experiences of soldiers and civilians during World War I. The book captures the horror, sacrifice, and tragedy of war through vivid and emotive storytelling. The tales are diverse and cover a range of perspectives, from soldiers fighting on the front lines to civilians living under occupation. The stories are not just about battles and tactics, but als...

The first edition of Lord Dunsany's collection of fantasy short stories, "The Sword of Welleran and Other Stories". There are many stories in the book, each of which is set in a distinct realm of magic and fantasy. In the title story, "The Sword of Welleran, " four warriors travel on their quest to recover a potent sword that has been taken by a wicked sorcerer. On the other hand, In "The Kith of the Elf-Folk, " a man stumbles onto a secret se...

Lord Dunsany's The King of Elfland's Daughter is one of the most beloved fantasy novels of our time. The surpassingly charming, dreamlike, and wildly imaginative tale takes place in the ancient land of Erl, which borders the ethereal world of Elfland. When the elders of Erl decide they wish to be ruled by a magic lord, Alverac, the firstborn son of the king, must venture to Elfland for a bride. Magical adventures and mysterious encounters ensu...

Don Rodriguez is a novel by Lord Dunsany. The story follows the titular character, a young nobleman who is denied his inheritance and sent out into the world to prove his worth. Don Rodriguez sets out on a journey, accompanied by his faithful servant Morano, to seek his fortune and win a bride. As he travels through the mythical golden age of Spain, Don Rodriguez encounters a series of adventures and challenges, including battles with knights ...

The short stories in "A Dreamer's Tales" were written by Lord Dunsany, a prolific author best renowned for his works of myth and fantasy. This collection of 16 innovative stories features various settings and characters. Poetic language and rich imagery distinguish the tales in "A Dreamer's Tales, " taking the reader to mythical worlds of wonder and magic. In one tale, a traveler stumbles upon a secret city inhabited by legendary beasts. In an...

If" is a short story written by Lord Dunsany that explores the concept of time travel and the consequences of altering the past. The story revolves around a middle-class British man who receives a valuable gem from a Persian beggar that grants him the power to travel back in time. Despite the objections of his wife, the protagonist decides to use the gem to correct a minor slight that he experienced from a railroad attendant in the past. He be...

Lord Dunsany mixes reality with fantasy in this forgotten collection of modern detective stories. Some are macabre, others have a lighter and more amusing touch, but every story stimulates the imagination and reveals the acknowledged master of the short story at his very best.

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