Tales of Wonder

Tales of Wonder

Paperback (01 Jan 2024)

Save $1.18

  • RRP $15.17
  • $13.99
Add to basket

Includes delivery to the United States

10+ copies available online - Usually dispatched within 7 days

Publisher's Synopsis

"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.

Book information

ISBN: 9789360465940
Publisher: Double9 Books Llp
Imprint: Double 9 Books
Pub date:
DEWEY: FIC
Language: English
Number of pages: 98
Weight: 132g
Height: 216mm
Width: 140mm
Spine width: 6mm