A Dreamer's Tales by Lord Dunsany
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About this eBook
| Author | Dunsany, Lord, 1878-1957 |
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| Illustrator | Sime, Sidney Herbert, 1867-1941 |
| Title | A Dreamer's Tales |
| Note | Reading ease score: 78.5 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Contents | Poltarnees, Beholder of Ocean -- Blagdaross -- The madness of Andelsprutz -- Where the tides ebb and flow -- Bethmoora -- Idle days on the Yann -- The sword and the idol -- The idle city -- The hashish man -- Poor old Bill -- The beggars -- Carcassonne -- In Zaccarath -- The field -- The day of the poll -- The unhappy body. |
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| Summary | "A Dreamer's Tales" by Lord Dunsany is a collection of whimsical and imaginative short stories written in the early 20th century. The book explores themes of fantasy, adventure, and the human experience, often set against rich and surreal landscapes. Through its poetic prose, it invites readers into magical realms populated by colorful characters and profound reflections on beauty and existence. The opening of "A Dreamer's Tales" introduces readers to the enchanting lands of the Inner Kingdoms, where the peaceful townsfolk live under the shadow of the towering mountain Poltarnees, which overlooks the mysterious Sea. The narrative revolves around the allure that the Sea holds for the young men of these lands, leading to their insatiable longing to explore beyond the mountains despite never returning. The focus soon shifts to Princess Hilnaric, the beautiful daughter of the king of Arizim, who becomes central to a quest undertaken by a young man named Athelvok. Athelvok vows to uncover the secrets of the Sea and is promised Hilnaric's hand in marriage if he succeeds, setting the stage for an intricate tale filled with themes of desire, adventure, and the unknown. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PR: Language and Literatures: English literature |
| Subject | Short stories |
| Subject | Fantasy fiction |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 57277 |
| Release Date | Jun 5, 2018 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 150 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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