The Gods Of Pegana

The Gods of Pegana is a collection of short stories written by Lord Dunsany, first published in 1905. The book is a work of fantasy fiction, set in the mythical world of Pegana, a land ruled by a pantheon of gods and goddesses. The stories in the book describe the creation of the world and the gods, their interactions with each other, and their relationships with the people of Pegana. The book is divided into a series of short chapters, each of which focuses on a different god or goddess. The gods of Pegana are portrayed as powerful and enigmatic beings, far beyond the understanding of mortal humans. They are often capricious and unpredictable, and their actions can have profound consequences for the people of Pegana. The writing style of The Gods of Pegana is highly poetic and mystical, with a focus on creating a sense of wonder and awe in the reader. The book has been praised for its vivid imagery and imaginative world-building, and is considered a classic of early 20th-century fantasy literature. Overall, The Gods of Pegana is a rich and immersive work of fantasy fiction, offering readers a glimpse into a fascinating and mysterious world of gods and magic. It is a must-read for fans of classic fantasy literature and anyone looking for an enchanting and imaginative escape from the mundane world.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.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. 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 their original work.