02167cam a22003133u 450000100060000000300070000600500170001300600020003000700050003200800410003704000110007804100170008905000070010610000300011324500260014326400510016930000470022033600260026733700260029333800360031950000310035550501000038650800270048652012080051353400450172165300270176685600430179399900170183611283UtSlPG20260610133253.0mcr n260607r2004||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aPR1 aDunsany, Lord,d1878-195710aPlays of Gods and Men 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2004  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 2004-02-010 aThe Laughter of the Gods -- The Queen's Enemies -- The Tents of the Arabs -- A Night at an Inn.  aProduced by Tom Harris  a"Plays of Gods and Men" by Lord Dunsany is a collection of dramatic works written in the early 20th century. The text presents a blend of myth and philosophy, exploring themes surrounding divinity, nature, and the human condition. In particular, the opening features characters trapped in the tension between the divine and the mundane, highlighting the struggles of kings, queens, and commoners alike in understanding their destinies in the face of capricious gods.  At the start of "Plays of Gods and Men," the initial play, "The Laughter of the Gods," introduces a vibrant but precarious setting in the jungle city of Thek. The narrative centers around King Karnos and his court, as his advisors express concern over the city's health and the ominous prophecies hinted at by a mysterious prophet. The characters engage in a mix of personal desires and political machinations, with discussions revealing their existential dread as they grapple with the foreboding presence of the gods. The unfolding dialogue sets the stage for a deeper exploration of fate, free will, and the often absurdity of life through the lens of both divine wrath and human folly. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aFantasy drama, English40uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/11283  c52729d52729