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The Book of Wonder

The Book of Wonder

Edward John Moreton Dunsany Lord

Hardcover

Classic Fiction

ISBN10: 9359914487
ISBN13: 9789359914480
Publisher: Rustam Prakashan
Published: Aug 18 2025
Pages: 76
Weight: 0.52
Height: 0.31 Width: 5.50 Depth: 8.50
Language: English
A cornerstone of early fantasy literature, The Book of Wonder is a dazzling collection of short stories that introduced generations of readersand later authors to the intoxicating beauty of pure imagination. Within its pages are jewellike tales of distant lands, mythical beasts, and dreams halfremembered. Lord Dunsany writes with a poet's grace and a philosopher's depth, crafting brief but unforgettable windows into worlds where fate is capricious and gods walk among mortals. Each story is rich in wonder, irony, and the bitter melancholy of ancient magic. Long before Tolkien and Lovecraft praised him, Dunsany set the blueprint for high fantasy and surreal fables alike. Whether it's a thief daring to challenge a deity or a city that vanishes into myth, these stories shimmer with timeless magic. For lovers of folklore, the fantastic, and the beautifully strange, this collection is a true treasure.

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