Time and the Gods
by Lord Dunsany
'Time and the Gods' Summary
Time and the Gods is a collection of short stories by Lord Dunsany, known for his distinctive and evocative style of fantasy writing. The stories explore themes of time, fate, and the clash between the mortal world and the realm of the gods. Dunsany's prose is rich with imagery, drawing upon ancient myths and legends, and the stories often have a melancholic tone, reflecting on the fleeting nature of human existence. With an influence on later authors like H.P. Lovecraft and Ursula K. Le Guin, these stories are considered seminal works in the field of fantasy literature.Book Details
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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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