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The King of Elfland's Daughter
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The King of Elfland's Daughter
A true classic and 'Dunsany's masterpiece ... that may well be the same as saying it could be the very best fairy story ever written' - Graham Wilson
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He contrasted the mortal world, in wonder, with the deep calm of his home, where the moment moved more slowly than the shadows of the houses here, and did not pass until all the content with which a moment is stored had been drawn from it by every creature in Elfland...
The poetic style and sweeping grandeur of The King of Elfland's Daughter has made it one of the most beloved fantasy novels of our time, a masterpiece that influenced some of the greatest contemporary fantasists. The heartbreaking story of a marriage between a mortal man and an elf princess is a masterful tapestry of the fairy tale following the "happily ever after".
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The King of Elfland's Daughter by Lord Dunsany is praised for its beautiful prose, enchanting strangeness, and poetic magic. Reviewers highlight its significance and enduring enjoyment, likening it to Tolkien's works and noting its rich and transformative storytelling. Celebrated as a masterpiece, it's regarded as possibly the best fairy story ever written, combining beauty, character insight, subtle humour, and timeless wonder.
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ISBN: 9781473221956
Publisher: Orion Publishing Co
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 02 April 2020
Country: United Kingdom
Imprint: Gollancz
Audience: General / adult
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 24.0mm
Width: 128.0mm
Height: 196.0mm
Weight: 227g
Pages: 256
About the Author
Lord Dunsany (1878-1957)
Born in London of an Anglo-Irish family that could trace its roots back to the twelfth century, Edward John Moreton Drax Plunkett, 18th Baron Dunsany, was a globetrotter, sportsman, hunter, poet, playwright and chessplayer. He wrote The Gods of Pegana in 1904, which became an unexpected succes d'estime and was followed by several collections which have been an inspiration for modern fantasy writers.Also by Lord Dunsany
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