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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. SMETHERS is a travelling salesman for
Numnumo, who make a relish for meats and savouries. He shares a
flat with an Oxford graduate called Linley, who fancies himself as
a detective and to whom Scotland Yard is inclined to turn if they
encounter a particularly challenging mystery. When a pretty young
girl disappears and her lodger is suspected of murdering her, two
bottles of Numnumo relish are the only clues, and Smethers is sent
to gather more information . . . Amongst the hundreds of fantasy
stories for which the Irish dramatist, poet and writer Lord Dunsany
became deservedly famous there was one solitary little book of
detective stories. Selected by Ellery Queen as an ‘unequivocal
keystone’ in the history of crime writing, this quirky collection
is a mixture of the masterful and the macabre, a book that lovers
of detective stories and tales of the unexpected will want to
savour.
'He contrasted the mortal world, in wonder, with the deep calm of
his home, where the moment moved more slowly than the shadows of
the houses here, and did not pass until all the content with which
a moment is stored had been drawn from it by every creature in
Elfland...' The poetic style and sweeping grandeur of The King of
Elfland's Daughter has made it one of the most beloved fantasy
novels of our time, a masterpiece that influenced some of the
greatest contemporary fantasists. The heartbreaking story of a
marriage between a mortal man and an elf princess is a masterful
tapestry of the fairy tale following the "happily ever after".
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The Gods of Pegana (Paperback)
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The Gods of Pegana (1905) is a short story collection by Lord
Dunsany. Published at the beginning of his career, The Gods of
Pegana would influence such writers as J. R. R. Tolkein, Ursula K.
Le Guin, and H. P. Lovecraft. Recognized as a pioneering author of
fantasy and science fiction, Dunsany is a man whose work, in the
words of Lovecraft, remains "unexcelled in the sorcery of
crystalline singing prose, and supreme in the creation of a
gorgeous and languorous world of incandescently exotic vision."
"Whether the season be winter or whether it be summer, whether it
be morning among the worlds or whether it be night, Skarl still
beateth his drum, for the purposes of the gods are not yet
fulfilled." The Gods of Pegana, Dunsany's debut collection of
stories, contains some of his finest tales of fantasy and
adventure. The Mana-Yood-Sushai created the gods of Pegana before
falling asleep in the middle of Time. The only thing keeping him
from creating new gods and worlds is the drummer Skarl, who can
never cease his playing. In their creator's absence, dozens of
small gods and a thousand local deities have free reign to create
the worlds and realities they want. As they compete to outdo one
another, the order and peace of Pegana hangs in the balance.
Humorous and inventive, Dunsany's tales of high fantasy continue to
delight over a century after they first appeared in print. With a
beautifully designed cover and professionally typeset manuscript,
this edition of Lord Dunsany's The Gods of Pegana is a classic of
Irish fantasy fiction reimagined for modern readers.
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Time and the Gods (Paperback)
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Time and the Gods (1906) is a short story collection by Lord
Dunsany. Published at the beginning of his career, Time and the
Gods, a sequel to The Gods of Pegana (1905), would influence such
writers as J. R. R. Tolkein, Ursula K. Le Guin, and H. P.
Lovecraft. Recognized as a pioneering author of fantasy and science
fiction, Dunsany is a man whose work, in the words of Lovecraft,
remains "unexcelled in the sorcery of crystalline singing prose,
and supreme in the creation of a gorgeous and languorous world of
incandescently exotic vision." "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." Time and the Gods, Dunsany's second
collection of stories, contains some of his finest tales of fantasy
and adventure. From their "marble dreams" arose a city fit for the
gods, a sweeping expanse of towers, terraces, lawns, and fountains
known as Sardathrion. Protected by mountains and a vast desert,
safe in the heart of a fertile valley, the city of the gods is a
place to which few humans go, and from which none can return.
Dunsany's tales of high fantasy continue to delight over a century
after they first appeared in print. With a beautifully designed
cover and professionally typeset manuscript, this edition of Lord
Dunsany's Time and the Gods is a classic of Irish fantasy fiction
reimagined for modern readers.
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A Dreamer's Tale (Paperback)
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A Dreamer's Tales (1910) is a short story collection by Lord
Dunsany. Published at the height of his career, A Dreamer's Tales
would influence such writers as J. R. R. Tolkein, Ursula K. Le
Guin, and H. P. Lovecraft. Recognized as a pioneering author of
fantasy and science fiction, Dunsany is a man whose work, in the
words of Lovecraft, remains "unexcelled in the sorcery of
crystalline singing prose, and supreme in the creation of a
gorgeous and languorous world of incandescently exotic vision."
"Like a great wall is the mountain to the west. It comes up out of
the distance and goes down into the distance again, and it is named
Poltarnees, Beholder of Ocean." A Dreamer's Tales, Dunsany's fourth
collection of stories, contains some of his finest tales of fantasy
and adventure. The distant mountain of Poltarnees has long been a
place of wonder for mankind. The stories of old tell of many a
traveler who set out to see what lay beyond its insurmountable
peak. In these same stories, no one has ever returned. Promised the
hand of the Princess of Arizim, one man hopes that love will give
him the power not only to reach the mountaintop, but to return
alive. In "Idle Days on the Yann," a story praised by Yeats and
Lovecraft alike, a man sails down the River Yann in order to reach
its fabled gate. Along the way, he observes cities of unspeakable
strangeness and beauty. Dunsany's tales of high fantasy continue to
delight over a century after they first appeared in print. With a
beautifully designed cover and professionally typeset manuscript,
this edition of Lord Dunsany's A Dreamer's Tales is a classic of
Irish fantasy fiction reimagined for modern readers.
The Sword of Welleran and Other Stories (1908) is a short story
collection by Lord Dunsany. Published at the beginning of his
career, The Sword of Welleran and Other Stories-which features the
pantheon of gods first portrayed in The Gods of Pegana (1905)-would
influence such writers as J. R. R. Tolkein, Ursula K. Le Guin, and
H. P. Lovecraft. Recognized as a pioneering author of fantasy and
science fiction, Dunsany is a man whose work, in the words of
Lovecraft, remains "unexcelled in the sorcery of crystalline
singing prose, and supreme in the creation of a gorgeous and
languorous world of incandescently exotic vision." "At the end of
that avenue was a colossal chariot with three bronze horses driven
by the winged figure of Fame, and behind her in the chariot the
huge form of Welleran, Merimna's ancient hero, standing with
extended sword." The Sword of Welleran and Other Stories, Dunsany's
third collection of short fiction, contains some of his finest
tales of fantasy and adventure. While the people of Merimna sleep
soundly, while the guards of the city sing songs and tell stories
of the warriors Welleran and Rollory, the tribesmen of the plains
below look up in awe, wondering if the day will come when Merimna's
glory fades. Behind the ramparts, a young boy named Rold looks up
at the statues of his heroes, hoping to take their place. Dunsany's
tales of high fantasy continue to delight over a century after they
first appeared in print. With a beautifully designed cover and
professionally typeset manuscript, this edition of Lord Dunsany's
The Sword of Welleran and Other Stories is a classic of Irish
fantasy fiction reimagined for modern readers.
The classic humorous novel about an alcohol-loving clergyman who
thinks he is the reincarnation of a dog. Complete with the
award-winning film screenplay that expands upon the tale. Dean
Spanley is affable, conventional and prudent - the very archetype
of a bland churchman. Only his keen interest in the transmigration
of souls and his obsession with dogs betray any shadow of
eccentricity. But then, richly primed with a few glasses of
Imperial Tokay, he begins to speak vividly of the joys of
rabbiting, of rolling in fresh dung and of baying at the moon. Are
these canine memories a drunken fancy? Or can it be that Dean
Spanley must once have been a dog? This special edition includes
Lord Dunsany's witty and inventive novel, My Talks With Dean
Spanley, together with Alan Sharp's award-winning screenplay for
the film starring Peter O'Toole and Sam Neill, which faithfully
adapts and expands upon the events in the story.
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Time and the Gods (Hardcover)
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In this collection of 23 short stories, one of the original
masters of early-twentieth-century science fiction and fantasy is
introduced to a new generation of readers. Fanciful tales of
strange adventure in imaginary exotic locales and depictions of
otherworldly grim creepiness abound.
The King of Elfland's Daughter (1924). Having established himself
as a bestselling author of short fiction, Dunsany published The
King of Elfland's Daughter, his second novel. Recognized as a
pioneering author of fantasy and science fiction, Dunsany is a man
whose work, in the words of H. P. Lovecraft, remains "unexcelled in
the sorcery of crystalline singing prose, and supreme in the
creation of a gorgeous and languorous world of incandescently
exotic vision." In accordance with tradition, the Lord of Erl
assents to the will of the people, who wish to be ruled by a
magical being. In order to fulfill their request, he sends his son
Alveric, a trustworthy young man, to the realm of Elfland, where
time moves slowly and citizens live long, prosperous lives. There,
Alveric falls in love with Lirazel, the daughter of the King, and
convinces her to return to Erl as his wife. He arrives
triumphantly, but soon Lirazel grows tired of the ways of men.
Caught between the demands of tradition and the desires of his
heart, Alveric must decide to whom he will remain loyal. Largely
forgotten after its publication, The King of Elfland's Daughter was
eventually recognized as a groundbreaking work of high fantasy and
fairytale fiction. With a beautifully designed cover and
professionally typeset manuscript, this edition of Lord Dunsany's
The King of Elfland's Daughter is a classic of British fantasy
fiction reimagined for modern readers.
Don Rodriguez: Chronicles of Shadow Valley (1922). Having
established himself as a bestselling author of short fiction,
Dunsany published Don Rodriguez: Chronicles of Shadow Valley, his
first novel. Recognized as a pioneering author of fantasy and
science fiction, Dunsany is a man whose work, in the words of H. P.
Lovecraft, remains "unexcelled in the sorcery of crystalline
singing prose, and supreme in the creation of a gorgeous and
languorous world of incandescently exotic vision." In an ancient,
mythical Spain, a world of castles, dragons, and magic, Don
Rodriguez responds to his father's summons. Before the throne of
the Lord of the Valleys of Arguento Harez, the young man learns of
his fate. His younger brother, a simple, unskilled man, will
inherit the kingdom upon his father's death. Don Rodriguez, a
skilled musician and legendary swordsman, must venture off into the
unknown in order to prove himself, or die trying. Armed with his
father's ancient Castilian blade, he sets out to find a servant to
accompany him. His final destination is the mysterious Shadow
Valley, a haunted realm from which few ever return. With a
beautifully designed cover and professionally typeset manuscript,
this edition of Lord Dunsany's Don Rodriguez: Chronicles of Shadow
Valley is a classic of British fantasy fiction reimagined for
modern readers.
Don Rodriguez: Chronicles of Shadow Valley (1922). Having
established himself as a bestselling author of short fiction,
Dunsany published Don Rodriguez: Chronicles of Shadow Valley, his
first novel. Recognized as a pioneering author of fantasy and
science fiction, Dunsany is a man whose work, in the words of H. P.
Lovecraft, remains "unexcelled in the sorcery of crystalline
singing prose, and supreme in the creation of a gorgeous and
languorous world of incandescently exotic vision." In an ancient,
mythical Spain, a world of castles, dragons, and magic, Don
Rodriguez responds to his father's summons. Before the throne of
the Lord of the Valleys of Arguento Harez, the young man learns of
his fate. His younger brother, a simple, unskilled man, will
inherit the kingdom upon his father's death. Don Rodriguez, a
skilled musician and legendary swordsman, must venture off into the
unknown in order to prove himself, or die trying. Armed with his
father's ancient Castilian blade, he sets out to find a servant to
accompany him. His final destination is the mysterious Shadow
Valley, a haunted realm from which few ever return. With a
beautifully designed cover and professionally typeset manuscript,
this edition of Lord Dunsany's Don Rodriguez: Chronicles of Shadow
Valley is a classic of British fantasy fiction reimagined for
modern readers.
The King of Elfland's Daughter (1924). Having established himself
as a bestselling author of short fiction, Dunsany published The
King of Elfland's Daughter, his second novel. Recognized as a
pioneering author of fantasy and science fiction, Dunsany is a man
whose work, in the words of H. P. Lovecraft, remains "unexcelled in
the sorcery of crystalline singing prose, and supreme in the
creation of a gorgeous and languorous world of incandescently
exotic vision." In accordance with tradition, the Lord of Erl
assents to the will of the people, who wish to be ruled by a
magical being. In order to fulfill their request, he sends his son
Alveric, a trustworthy young man, to the realm of Elfland, where
time moves slowly and citizens live long, prosperous lives. There,
Alveric falls in love with Lirazel, the daughter of the King, and
convinces her to return to Erl as his wife. He arrives
triumphantly, but soon Lirazel grows tired of the ways of men.
Caught between the demands of tradition and the desires of his
heart, Alveric must decide to whom he will remain loyal. Largely
forgotten after its publication, The King of Elfland's Daughter was
eventually recognized as a groundbreaking work of high fantasy and
fairytale fiction. With a beautifully designed cover and
professionally typeset manuscript, this edition of Lord Dunsany's
The King of Elfland's Daughter is a classic of British fantasy
fiction reimagined for modern readers.
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Tales Of War
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Dreamworlds, magic; faerie - an entrancing collection from 'One of
the greatest writers of this century' Arthur C Clarke Of all the
weavers of magic, there is none like Lord Dunsany. During his long
lifetime he wrote more than sixty books including novels, plays,
poetry collections most memorably, innumerable exotic and
fantastical short stories. Here is the very best of Dunsany's
extraordinarily evocative tales of Faerie, of dreamworlds and of
magic. Considered a major influence on J R R Tolkien and Ursula Le
Guin, these are some of the most beguiling fantasies in the English
language, including the complete contents of Time and the Gods, The
Book of Wonder, The Sword of Welleran and The Last Book of Wonder.
'To the truly imaginative he is a talisman and a key unlocking rich
storehouses of dreams' H P Lovecraft
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