King Of Elfland's Daughter

King of Elfland's Daughter

by Lord Dunsany

King of Elfland's Daughter is a classic fantasy novel by Lord Dunsany, published in 1924. It tells the tale of a human king who falls in love with the King of Elfland's daughter, a creature of exquisite beauty and enchanting power. Their forbidden love blossoms in the heart of a fantastical realm filled with wonders and perils, and their journey unfolds against a backdrop of ancient magic and timeless mysteries. The story explores themes of love, destiny, and the allure of the supernatural. Dunsany's prose is lyrical and evocative, painting vivid images of a world both magical and deeply human.

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Lord Dunsany

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Edward John Moreton Drax Plunkett, 18th Baron of Dunsany was an Anglo-Irish writer and dramatist, who was published mostly as Lord Dunsany. Over 90 books of his work, mainly fantasy, appeared in his l...

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