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100 1 _aDunsany, Lord,
_d1878-1957
245 1 0 _aSelections from the Writings of Lord Dunsany
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2004
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2004-10-07
505 0 _aThe Gods of the Mountain -- The First Act of King Argimenes and the Unknown Warrior -- The Fall of Babbulkund -- The Sphinx at Gizeh -- Idle Days on the Yann -- A Miracle -- The Castle of Time.
508 _aE-text prepared by S. R. Ellison, David Starner, and the Project Gutenberg Online Distributed Proofreading Team
520 _a"Selections from the Writings of Lord Dunsany" by Lord Dunsany is a collection of imaginative tales and plays written in the early 20th century. This anthology showcases Dunsany's unique blend of fantasy, mythology, and poetic prose, often steeped in themes of the ephemeral nature of beauty, the passage of time, and the influence of the divine. The works included exemplify his rich imagination, exploring fantastical realms, gods, and the human experience through allegorical narratives. The opening portion introduces the tone and depth of Dunsany's writing through various thematic threads. It begins with an introduction by W.B. Yeats, who reflects on the cultural changes in Ireland and Dunsany's role in presenting a new, imaginative spirit through his fables. This segment hints at the philosophical undercurrents within Dunsany's works, such as the interplay between humanity and the divine, as seen in excerpts like "The Gods of the Mountain." In this initial act, three beggars engage in discussions about the drowsy state of the gods and their own plight, suggesting a larger commentary on the socio-spiritual conditions of their world. As the narrative unfolds, it sets the stage for the intricate fables and plays that delve into fundamental questions of existence, identity, and the ceaseless march of time. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aDrama
653 _aFantasy literature
700 1 _aYeats, W. B.
_q(William Butler),
_d1865-1939
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/13664
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