Tales of Wonder
1916
Tales of Wonder, published in 1916 by Lord Dunsany, is a collection of short stories that blends fantasy with philosophical reflections. The narratives feature rich imagery and whimsical plots, exploring themes of enchantment, storytelling, and the human experience. Dunsany's work has significantly influenced modern fantasy literature, impacting authors like J.R.R. Tolkien and H.P. Lovecraft. The collection includes notable tales such as 'A Tale of London' and 'Thirteen at Table,' showcasing Dunsany's imaginative storytelling and lyrical prose.
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“Come with me, ladies and gentlemen who are in any wise weary of London: come with me: and those that tire at all of the world we know: for we have new worlds here.””
— Lord Dunsany
“Yet in the blood of man there is a tide, an old sea-current rather, that is somehow akin to the twilight, which brings him rumours of beauty from however far away, as driftwood is found at sea from islands not yet discovered: and this spring-tide or current that visits the blood of man comes from the fabulous quarter of his lineage, from the legendary, the old; it takes him out to the woodlands, out to the hills; he listens to ancient song.””
— Lord Dunsany
“The Gibbelins eat, as is well known, nothing less good than man.””
— Lord Dunsany
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