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The King of Elfland's Daughter: A Classic Fantasy of Faerie, Love, and Enchantment
Hardcover
FantasyClassic FictionGeneral Fiction
Publisher: Curated Collection Publishing
Published: Jul 1 2026
Pages: 212
Weight: 0.87
Height: 0.63 Width: 5.50 Depth: 8.50
Language: English
The King of Elfland's Daughter by Lord Dunsany is one of the greatest fantasy novels ever written-a timeless tale of magic, love, destiny, and the mysterious boundary between the mortal world and the realm of Faerie.
When the people of Erl ask their lord to give them a ruler touched by magic, he sends his son on an impossible quest: to win the hand of the King of Elfland's daughter. What follows is a breathtaking story of enchanted kingdoms, immortal beings, forbidden love, and the unforeseen consequences of bringing two worlds together. As the boundaries between reality and Faerie begin to dissolve, both kingdoms must confront the price of dreams fulfilled and the enduring power of longing.
First published in 1924, Lord Dunsany's masterpiece helped define modern fantasy decades before The Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings. Its lyrical prose, unforgettable imagery, and dreamlike atmosphere have inspired generations of writers, including J. R. R. Tolkien, Ursula K. Le Guin, Neil Gaiman, and many others. More than a fairy tale, it is a profound meditation on wonder, mortality, love, and the human desire for something beyond the ordinary.
This edition is prepared for clear, comfortable reading while preserving the beauty and rhythm of Dunsany's original text. Whether you are discovering this landmark of fantasy for the first time or returning to one of the genre's most influential classics, The King of Elfland's Daughter offers an unforgettable journey into a world where moonlit forests, ancient magic, and impossible dreams still feel wonderfully real.
For readers who love epic fantasy, fairy tales for adults, mythic fiction, and beautifully written classics, this is an essential addition to any library.
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