Sword Of Welleran And Other Stories

Sword of Welleran and Other Stories

by Lord Dunsany

Lord Dunsany's *Sword of Welleran and Other Stories* is a collection of imaginative and often unsettling tales that explore themes of myth, adventure, and the power of the supernatural. Dunsany's stories are filled with strange gods and creatures, fantastical landscapes, and journeys into the unknown. His writing style is evocative and poetic, creating a sense of wonder and awe, but also of danger and mystery. The collection includes several stories set in the author's invented world of Pegāna, populated by a unique pantheon of deities. These stories delve into the conflicts and interactions of these gods, exploring their relationships with mortals and with each other.

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Lord Dunsany

Ireland, England

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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