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100 1 _aDunsany, Lord,
_d1878-1957
245 1 0 _aTales of Wonder
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2004
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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337 _acomputer
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338 _aonline resource
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500 _aWikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tales_of_Wonder
500 _aRelease date is 2004-10-21
505 0 _aA tale of London -- Thirteen at table -- The city on Mallington Moor -- Why the milkman shudders when he perceives the dawn -- The bad old woman in black -- The bird of the difficult eye -- The long porter's tale -- The loot of Loma -- The secret of the sea -- How Ali came to the Black Country -- The Bureau d'Exchange de Maux -- A story of land and sea -- A tale of the equator -- A narrow escape -- The watch-tower -- How Plash-Goo came to the land of None's Desire -- The three sailors' gambit -- The exiles' club -- The three infernal jokes.
508 _aProduced by Tom Harris. HTML version by Al Haines.
520 _a"Tales of Wonder" by Lord Dunsany is a collection of short stories written during the early 20th century, showcasing the author's unique blend of fantasy and philosophical musings. The stories leverage rich imagery and whimsical narratives, inviting readers into a world where dreams intertwine with reality, ancient lore meets modernity, and the boundaries of imagination expand. The opening chapters introduce various characters and settings, hinting at themes of enchantment, storytelling, and the essence of existence in a fantastical lens. The beginning of "Tales of Wonder" offers a glimpse into Dunsany's imaginative storytelling style, beginning with a preface that reflects on the nature of dreams amid the tumult of war-torn Europe. The first tale, "A Tale of London," features a hasheesh-eater who dreams of a fantastical London, rich in beauty and art, drawing both the admiration and envy of a Sultan. Each subsequent story incorporates elements of the mundane and the extraordinary, delving into concepts of time, fate, and the human experience—each woven with lyrical prose and vivid descriptions. Moreover, stories like "Thirteen at Table" and "The City on Mallington Moor" promise captivating journeys through mysterious realms and exceptional encounters, setting the stage for a collection that celebrates the wondrous and surreal aspects of life. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aFantasy fiction, English
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/13821
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