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Selections from the Writings of Lord Dunsany
- Format:
- Book
- Author/Creator:
- Dunsany, Lord, 1878-1957
- Language:
- English
- Physical Description:
- 1 online resource : multiple file formats
- Place of Publication:
- Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg,
- Summary:
- "Selections from the Writings of Lord Dunsany" by Lord Dunsany is a collection of imaginative tales and plays written in the early 20th century. This anthology showcases Dunsany's unique blend of fantasy, mythology, and poetic prose, often steeped in themes of the ephemeral nature of beauty, the passage of time, and the influence of the divine. The works included exemplify his rich imagination, exploring fantastical realms, gods, and the human experience through allegorical narratives. The opening portion introduces the tone and depth of Dunsany's writing through various thematic threads. It begins with an introduction by W.B. Yeats, who reflects on the cultural changes in Ireland and Dunsany's role in presenting a new, imaginative spirit through his fables. This segment hints at the philosophical undercurrents within Dunsany's works, such as the interplay between humanity and the divine, as seen in excerpts like "The Gods of the Mountain." In this initial act, three beggars engage in discussions about the drowsy state of the gods and their own plight, suggesting a larger commentary on the socio-spiritual conditions of their world. As the narrative unfolds, it sets the stage for the intricate fables and plays that delve into fundamental questions of existence, identity, and the ceaseless march of time. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
- Contents:
- The Gods of the Mountain
- The First Act of King Argimenes and the Unknown Warrior
- The Fall of Babbulkund
- The Sphinx at Gizeh
- Idle Days on the Yann
- A Miracle
- The Castle of Time.
- Credits:
- E-text prepared by S. R. Ellison, David Starner, and the Project Gutenberg Online Distributed Proofreading Team
- Notes:
- Reading ease score: 86.7 (6th grade). Easy to read.
- Release date is 2004-10-07
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