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A true classic and 'Dunsany's masterpiece ... that may well be the same as saying it could be the very best fairy story ever written' - Graham Wilson

The definitive collection work by the forefather of modern fantasy.

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After long and patient research I am still unable to give to the reader of these Chronicles the exact date of the times that they tell of. Were it merely a matter of history there could be no doubts about the period; but where magic is concerned, to however slight an extent, there must always be some element of mystery, arising partly out of ignorance and partly from the compulsion of those oaths by which magic protects its precincts from the tiptoe of curiosity.

¿Tales of Wonder" by Lord Dunsany is a set of fantastical quick tales that show off the resourceful brilliance of the author. Lord Dunsany, an influential Irish creator of the early twentieth century, is thought for his pioneering contributions to delusion literature. "Tales of Wonder" is a compilation of tales that transport readers to magical realms, each tale crafted with a poetic and mythic great. The series functions narratives that range from whimsical fables to difficult mythologies, regularly set in invented worlds with spell binding landscapes and mythical creatures. Dunsany's prose is characterized by its wealthy language, evoking a feel of surprise and otherworldliness. The memories delve into issues of heroism, quests, and the timeless warfare between desirable and evil. Notable testimonies inside the series include "The Hoard of the Gibbelins," a cautionary delusion approximately greed and its outcomes, and "The Fortress Unvanquishable, save for Sacnoth," an adventurous quest imbued with poetic charm. Lord Dunsany's "Tales of Wonder" remains influential inside the fable genre, inspiring subsequent generations of writers, including J.R.R. Tolkien and H.P. Lovecraft. The collection stands as a testomony to Dunsany's mastery in creating magical and undying memories that retain to captivate readers with their evocative language and inventive storytelling.

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"Unhappy Far-Off Things" by using Lord Dunsany invites readers into a spell binding realm in which goals and fact intertwine. As a grasp of fable and a pioneer in the genre, Lord Dunsany creates a tapestry of enchanting tales that shipping readers to some distance-off lands imbued with magic, wonder, and a touch of despair. In this collection, Dunsany weaves testimonies that go beyond the normal, introducing readers to legendary creatures, ancient gods, and fantastical landscapes. The title, "Unhappy Far-Off Things," recommendations on the poignant and introspective nature of the memories, where the fantastical elements function a backdrop to discover deeper issues of longing, loss, and the elusive pursuit of happiness. Dunsany's prose is wealthy, poetic, and evocative, portray shiny pix of ethereal nation-states that linger within the imagination. The narratives spread like ancient myths, every story a glimpse into a universe where the bounds between the mundane and the magical blur. Throughout the gathering, readers come upon a myriad of characters and settings that exhibit Dunsany's unparalleled ability to craft tales that resonate with each beauty and sorrow.

No measure of wiser precaution could the elders of the nomads have taken than to choose for their thief that very Slith, that identical thief that (even as I write) in how many school-rooms governesses teach stole a march on the King of Westalia. Yet the weight of the box was such that others had to accompany him, and Sippy and Slorg were no more agile thieves than may be found today among vendors of the antique.

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The Gods of Pegana, by Lord Dunsany, is an imaginative book of fantasy and one of the most important collections compiled of short stories from the early part of the 20th century. Dunsany, as the second writer to fully exploit the fantasy and adventure of imaginary lands, which include gods, witches, magic and spirits, The God of Pegana is both an important science fiction work which is both for it's ability to be an excellent collection children's fairy tales as well as sophistcated enough to work well at an adult level.

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"Tales of Three Hemispheres" is a collection of captivating and imaginative short stories written by Lord Dunsany, the pen which name of Edward John Moreton Drax Plunkett, the 18th Baron of Dunsany. The book takes readers on a journey to fantastical realms and other one distant lands, which that where magical adventures and thought-provoking tales unfold. Each story in the collection offers a unique and enchanting experience, transporting readers to various corners of the world and beyond. Lord Dunsany's elegant prose and vivid descriptions create a mesmerizing atmosphere that captivates the imagination. The tales feature a diverse array of characters, from ancient gods and mythical creatures to ordinary individuals encountering extraordinary circumstances. With themes of fantasy, mythology, and the supernatural, the stories explore the essence of human nature, dreams, and the mysteries of existence. Lord Dunsany's mastery lies in his ability to blend elements of mythology and folklore with his own imaginative creations, fashioning a distinctive literary landscape that defies conventional storytelling. His storytelling prowess casts a spell over readers, drawing them into the realms of wonder and enchantment. "Tales of Three Hemispheres" showcases Lord Dunsany's enduring legacy as a pioneer of fantasy literature, inspiring later generations of writers and contributing significantly to the development of the genre.

Tales of Wonder, a classical and rare book that has been considered essential throughout human history, so that this work is never forgotten, we at Alpha Editions have made efforts in its preservation by republishing this book in a modern format for present and future generations. This whole book has been reformatted, retyped and designed. These books are not made of scanned copies of their original work and hence the text is clear and readable.

Tales of War, a classical and rare book that has been considered essential throughout human history, so that this work is never forgotten, we at Alpha Editions have made efforts in its preservation by republishing this book in a modern format for present and future generations. This whole book has been reformatted, retyped and designed. These books are not made of scanned copies of their original work and hence the text is clear and readable.

Tales of Three Hemispheres, a classical and rare book that has been considered essential throughout human history, so that this work is never forgotten, we at Alpha Editions have made efforts in its preservation by republishing this book in a modern format for present and future generations. This whole book has been reformatted, retyped and designed. These books are not made of scanned copies of their original work and hence the text is clear and readable.

Selections from the Writings of Lord Dunsany, a classical book, has been considered essential throughout the human history, and so that this work is never forgotten we at Alpha Editions have made efforts in its preservation by republishing this book in a modern format for present and future generations. This whole book has been reformatted, retyped and designed. These books are not made of scanned copies of their original work and hence the text is clear and readable.

Plays of Near & Far, a classical book, has been considered essential throughout the human history, and so that this work is never forgotten we at Alpha Editions have made efforts in its preservation by republishing this book in a modern format for present and future generations. This whole book has been reformatted, retyped and designed. These books are not made of scanned copies of their original work and hence the text is clear and readable.

Plays of Gods and Men, a classical book, has been considered essential throughout the human history, and so that this work is never forgotten we at Alpha Editions have made efforts in its preservation by republishing this book in a modern format for present and future generations. This whole book has been reformatted, retyped and designed. These books are not made of scanned copies of their original work and hence the text is clear and readable.

This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the original. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions that are true to the original work.

This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the original. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions that are true to the original work.

Tales of Three Hemispheres is a collection of fantasy short stories by Lord Dunsany. The first edition was published in Boston by John W. Luce & Co. in November, 1919; the first British edition was published in London by T. Fisher Unwin in June, 1920. The collection's significance in the history of fantasy literature was recognized by its republication in a new edition by Owlswick Press in 1976, with illustrations by Tim Kirk and a foreword by H. P. Lovecraft, actually a general article on Dunsany's work originally written by Lovecraft in 1922, but unpublished until it appeared in his posthumous Marginalia (Arkham House, 1944). The book collects 14 short pieces by Dunsany; the last three, under the general heading "Beyond the Fields We Know," are related tales, as explained in the publisher's note preceding the first, "Idle Days on the Yann," which was previously published in the author's earlier collection A Dreamer's Tales, but reprinted in the current one owing to the relationship.

Fritz Groedenschasser, standing in that unseemly mud, greatly yearned for them to find soon what they were looking for. Eight batteries searching for something they can't find, along a trench in which you have to be, leaves the elephant hunter's most desperate tale a little dull and insipid. Not that Fritz Groedenschasser knew anything about elephant hunting: he hated all things sporting, and cordially approved of the execution of Nurse Cavell. And there was thermite too.

And the man went forth with his sword, and behold it was even war. And the man remembered the little things that he knew, and thought of the quiet days that there used to be, and at night on the hard ground dreamed of the things of peace. And dearer and dearer grew the wonted things, the dull but easeful things of the days of peace, and remembering these he began to regret the war, and sought once more a boon of the ancient gods, and appearing before them he said: "O ancient gods, indeed but a man loves best the days of peace. Therefore take back your war and give us peace, for indeed of all your blessedness peace is best."

All these are gods so small that they be lesser than men, but pleasant gods to have beside the hearth; and often men have prayed to Kilooloogung, saying: "Thou whose smoke ascendeth to Pegana send up with it our prayers, that the gods may hear." And Kilooloogung, who is pleased that men should pray, stretches himself up all grey and lean, with his arms above his head, and sendeth his servant the smoke to seek Pegana, that the gods of Pegana may know that the people pray.

Once when the gods were young and only Their swarthy servant Time was without age, the gods lay sleeping by a broad river upon earth. There in a valley that from all the earth the gods had set apart for Their repose the gods dreamed marble dreams. And with domes and pinnacles the dreams arose and stood up proudly between the river and the sky, all shimmering white to the morning. In the city's midst the gleaming marble of a thousand steps climbed to the citadel where arose four pinnacles beckoning to heaven, and midmost between the pinnacles there stood the dome, vast, as the gods had dreamed it. All around, terrace by terrace, there went marble lawns well guarded by onyx lions and carved with effigies of all the gods striding amid the symbols of the worlds. With a sound like tinkling bells, far off in a land of shepherds hidden by some hill, the waters of many fountains turned again home. Then the gods awoke and there stood Sardathrion. Not to common men have the gods given to walk Sardathrion's streets, and not to common eyes to see her fountains. Only to those to whom in lonely passes in the night the gods have spoken, leaning through the stars, to those that have heard the voices of the gods above the morning or seen Their faces bending above the sea, only to those hath it been given to see Sardathrion, to stand where her pinnacles gathered together in the night fresh from the dreams of gods.

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A collection of stories by Lord Dunsany. Contents: The Assignation; Charon; The Death of Pan; The Sphinx at Gizeh; The Hen; Wind and Fog; The Raft-Builders; The Workman; The Guest; Death and Odysseus; Death and the Orange; The Prayer of the Flowers; Time and the Tradesman; The Little City; The Unpasturable Fields; The Worm and the Angel; The Songless Country; The Latest Thing; The Demagogue and the Demi-Monde; The Giant Poppy; and 31 more. See other titles by this author available from Kessinger Publishing.