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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 languorou...

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.

In the beginning, Mana-Yood-Sushai created the gods of Pegāna before falling asleep. 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 reign supreme. The Gods of Pegāna is a short story collection by Lord Dunsany.

In the beginning, Mana-Yood-Sushai created the gods of Pegāna before falling asleep. In their creator’s absence, dozens of small gods and a thousand local deities reign supreme. From their dreams rise new cities, worlds, and suns, all of which bend to the intractable laws of Time. Time and the Gods is a short story collection by Lord Dunsany.

No man ever looked over the mountain and returned to describe what he saw. Promised the hand of the most beautiful woman in the world, a brave man sets out to climb Poltarnees. A sailor embarks on the Bird of the River to reach the fabled Gate of Yann. A Dreamer’s Tales is a short story collection by Lord Dunsany.

High in the Cyresian mountains, the city of Merimna overlooks the vast and desolate plain of Tarphet. Known for such legendary heroes as Welleran and Rollory, for their countless victories in battle and domination of the kingdom, Merimna has long been safe from attack—until now. The Sword of Welleran and Other Stories is a short story collection by Lord Dunsany.

The book " A Dreamer's Tales , has been considered important throughout the human history, and so that this work is never forgotten we 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 and hence the text is clear and readable.

The book " The Book of Wonder , has been considered important throughout the human history, and so that this work is never forgotten we 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 and hence the text is clear and readable.

First published in 1924, "The King of Elfland's Daughter" is Lord Dunsany's most famous and popular novel. A masterpiece of classic, high fantasy, it is the charming and romantic tale of a lovesick prince and his fairy bride. The ruler of the human land of Erl is told by his people that they want a magical lord, so he sends his son, Alveric, to Elfland to marry the fairy king's daughter, Lirazel. Alveric is able to win her hand and return to E...

The Sword of Welleran and Other Stories is the third book by Irish fantasy writer Lord Dunsany, who is considered to be a major influence on the works of J. R. R. Tolkien, H. P. Lovecraft, Ursula K. Le Guin, and others. Contents: The Sword of Welleran, The Fall of Babbulkund. The Kith of the Elf-Folk, The Highwaymen, In the Twilight, The Ghosts, The Whirlpool, The Hurricane, The Fortress Unvanquishable Save for Sacnoth, The Lord of Cities, The...

In accordance with tradition, the Lord of Erl sends his son in search of a bride. Alveric sets out for Elfland, where magic slows time and allows its inhabitants to lead long, peaceful lives. Although he marries the princess Lirazel, Alveric struggles to acclimate her to the world of men. The King of Elfland’s Daughter is a novel by Lord Dunsany.

In a mythical Spain, Don Rodriguez is denied his rightful inheritance. A skilled musician and swordsman, he must earn his way into fortune. Joined by his trusted servant Morano, Don Rodriguez sets out on the adventure of a lifetime, leaving behind the comfort of home for the deadly Shadow Valley. Don Rodriguez: Chronicles of Shadow Valley is a novel by Lord Dunsany.

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Edward John Moreton Drax Plunkett, 18th Baron of Dunsany (1878-1957), was an Anglo-Irish writer and dramatist, his work, mostly in the fantasy genre, was published under the name Lord Dunsany. His oeuvre includes many hundreds of published short stories, as well as plays, novels and essays. He achieved great fame and success with his early short stories and plays, and during the 1910s was considered one of the greatest living writers of the En...

Edward John Moreton Drax Plunkett, 18th Baron of Dunsany (1878-1957), was an Anglo-Irish writer and dramatist, his work, mostly in the fantasy genre, was published under the name Lord Dunsany. His oeuvre includes many hundreds of published short stories, as well as plays, novels and essays. He achieved great fame and success with his early short stories and plays, and during the 1910s was considered one of the greatest living writers of the En...

Edward John Moreton Drax Plunkett, 18th Baron of Dunsany (1878-1957), was an Anglo-Irish writer and dramatist, his work, mostly in the fantasy genre, was published under the name Lord Dunsany. His oeuvre includes many hundreds of published short stories, as well as plays, novels and essays. He achieved great fame and success with his early short stories and plays, and during the 1910s was considered one of the greatest living writers of the En...

Edward John Moreton Drax Plunkett, 18th Baron of Dunsany (1878-1957), was an Anglo-Irish writer and dramatist, his work, mostly in the fantasy genre, was published under the name Lord Dunsany. His oeuvre includes many hundreds of published short stories, as well as plays, novels and essays. He achieved great fame and success with his early short stories and plays, and during the 1910s was considered one of the greatest living writers of the En...

Edward John Moreton Drax Plunkett, 18th Baron of Dunsany (1878-1957), was an Anglo-Irish writer and dramatist, his work, mostly in the fantasy genre, was published under the name Lord Dunsany. His oeuvre includes many hundreds of published short stories, as well as plays, novels and essays. He achieved great fame and success with his early short stories and plays, and during the 1910s was considered one of the greatest living writers of the En...