The King of Elfland's Daughter by Lord Dunsany (English) Paperback Book

Description: The King of Elfland's Daughter by Lord Dunsany A true classic and Dunsanys masterpiece ... that may well be the same as saying it could be the very best fairy story ever written - Graham Wilson FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description 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 ELFLANDS 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". Author Biography Lord Dunsany (1878-1957)Born in London of an Anglo-Irish family that could trace its roots back to the twelfth century, Edward John Moreton Drax Plunkett, 18th Baron Dunsany, was a globetrotter, sportsman, hunter, poet, playwright and chessplayer. He wrote The Gods of Pegana in 1904, which became an unexpected succes destime and was followed by several collections which have been an inspiration for modern fantasy writers. Review A fine, strange, almost forgotten novel ... the writing is beautiful ... This is the real thing. Its a rich red wine, which may come as a shock if all one has had so far has been cola. So trust the book. Trust the poetry and the strangeness, and the magic of the ink, and drink it slowlyLord Dunsanys is immensely significant as well as enjoyable even todayA fantasy novel in a class with the Tolkien booksWe find that he has but transfigured with beauty the common sights of the worldDunsanys masterpiece ... that may well be the same as saying it could be the very best fairy story ever writtenIts not simply the beauty of the language, the astute eye for character, the hint of humor, or even the spell of legendry and wonder, but Dunsanys unique combination of all of the above. Even read today, with all the fantasy novels Ive read, his work remains fresh and exuberant - Magazine of Fantasy & Science FictionOne of the greatest writers of the twentieth century Long Description 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 ELFLANDS 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". Review Quote A fine, strange, almost forgotten novel ... the writing is beautiful ... This is the real thing. Its a rich red wine, which may come as a shock if all one has had so far has been cola. So trust the book. Trust the poetry and the strangeness, and the magic of the ink, and drink it slowlyLord Dunsanys is immensely significant as well as enjoyable even todayA fantasy novel in a class with the Tolkien booksWe find that he has but transfigured with beauty the common sights of the worldDunsanys masterpiece ... that may well be the same as saying it could be the very best fairy story ever writtenIts not simply the beauty of the language, the astute eye for character, the hint of humor, or even the spell of legendry and wonder, but Dunsanys unique combination of all of the above. Even read today, with all the fantasy novels Ive read, his work remains fresh and exuberant - Magazine of Fantasy & Science FictionOne of the greatest writers of the twentieth century Promotional "Headline" A true classic and Dunsanys masterpiece ... that may well be the same as saying it could be the very best fairy story ever written - Graham Wilson Details ISBN1473221951 Author Lord Dunsany Pages 256 Publisher Orion Publishing Co Year 2020 ISBN-10 1473221951 ISBN-13 9781473221956 Format Paperback Place of Publication London Country of Publication United Kingdom DEWEY 823.912 Language English UK Release Date 2020-04-02 Publication Date 2020-04-02 Audience General NZ Release Date 2020-03-30 AU Release Date 2020-03-30 Imprint Gollancz We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:127352985;

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