Contains four of Lord Dunsany's fantasy plays: "The Tents of the Arabs," "The Laughter of the Gods," "The Queen's Enemies," and "A Night at an Inn." Part of the Wildside Fantasy Classics series. Introduction by Lin Carter and John Gregory Betancourt.

The definitive collection work by the forefather of modern fantasy.

Edward John Moreton Drax Plunkett, 18th Baron of Dunsany a k a Lord Dunsany was an Irish dramatist and storyteller. His fantasy worlds combined imagination with ingenuity to create stories full of wonder. His more than 50 works were full of fairies and gods. His kingdoms could often be macabre. Plays included in this collection are A Night at an Inn, The Tents of the Arabs, The Queen's Enemies, and The Laughter of the Gods.

Lord Dunsany was an Irish dramatist and storyteller. His fantasy worlds combined imagination with ingenuity to create stories full of wonder. His more than 50 works were full of fairies and gods. Stories in this collection include The Assignation -- Charon -- The Death of Pan -- The Sphinx at Giza -- The Hen -- Wind and Fog -- The Raft-Builders -- The Workman -- The Guest -- Death and Odysseus -- Death and the Orange -- The Prayer of the Flower -- Time and the Tradesman -- The Little City -- The Unpasturable Fields -- The Worm and the Angel -- The Songless Country -- The Latest Thing --...

An unabridged edition to include: The Assignation - Charon - The Death of Pan - The Sphinx at Giza - The Hen - Wind and Fog - The Raft-Builders - The Workman - The Guest - Death and Odysseus - Death and the Orange - The Prayer of the Flower - Time and the Tradesman - The Little City - The Unpasturable Fields - The Worm and the Angel - The Songless Country - The Latest Thing - The Demagogue and the Demi-monde - The Giant Poppy - Roses - The Man with the Golden Ear-rings - The Dream of King Karna-Vootra - The Storm - A Mistaken Identity - The True History of the Hare and the Tortoise - Alone...

Large print edition, with easy-to-read text, of Dunsany's classic work.

The lord of Erl is told by the parliament of his people that they want to be ruled by a magic lord. Obeying the immemorial custom, the lord sends his son Alveric to fetch the King of Elfland's daughter, Lirazel, to be his bride. He makes his way to Elfland, where time passes at a rate far slower than the real world, and wins her. They return to Erl and have a son, but in the manner of fairy brides of folklore, she fits uneasily with his people. She returns to the waiting arms of her father in Elfland, and her lovesick husband goes searching for her, abandoning the kingdom of Erl and wandering...

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...

Dreamworlds, magic; faerie - an entrancing collection from 'One of the greatest writers of this century' Arthur C Clarke