{"product_id":"some-short-stories-by-lord-dunsany-fantasy-and-horror-classics-9781447406228","title":"Some Short Stories by Lord Dunsany (Fantasy and Horror Classics)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFrom the visionary mind of Lord Dunsany, the Irish peer whose lyrical, fantastical prose inspired generations of fantasy and horror writers, comes this essential collection of diverse short stories.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eSome Short Stories\u003c\/em\u003e by Lord Dunsany showcases his genius for blending high fantasy, subtle horror, and whimsical satire. Dunsany's work builds vast, mythic landscapes and then turns his unique vision on human absurdity.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTales where the mundane meets the magical and the fantastical exposes the heart of man: \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Magician: \u003c\/em\u003e Explore the power and peril of true magic and the limits of human curiosity.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Crock of Gold \/ The End of the Rainbow\u003c\/em\u003e: Glimpse the whimsical side of Irish folklore and the disillusionment that comes with seeking mythical treasure.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eA Day in the Bog \/ An Unlikely Haul\u003c\/em\u003e: Simple settings become stages for unexpected fantasy and adventurous encounters.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eHow Jembu Played for Cambridge\u003c\/em\u003e: A delightful example of Dunsany's unique satirical humor, contrasting exotic fantasy with staid British tradition.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Bureau d'Echange de Maux\u003c\/em\u003e: A brilliant piece of whimsical social commentary about a place where troubles can be traded, exploring the nature of human suffering.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eThis collection combines stories from Dunsany's varied career, demonstrating his mastery across different genres, from his early fantastical world-building to his later, more satirical works.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThis volume is a must-read for fans of classic fantasy, mythic horror, and literary writing that helped lay the groundwork for modern speculative fiction.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Edward John Moreton Dunsany\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Fantasy and Horror Classics\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 05\/05\/2011\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 86\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.26lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 8.50h x 5.50w x 0.21d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781447406228","brand":"Fantasy and Horror Classics","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":44902491914355,"sku":"9781447406228","price":30.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0555\/9255\/0515\/files\/img_24d31fdb-973d-487b-9ff9-a175aae04ea9.jpg?v=1777387181","url":"https:\/\/bookstorenmore.com\/en-de\/products\/some-short-stories-by-lord-dunsany-fantasy-and-horror-classics-9781447406228","provider":"Bookstore N More","version":"1.0","type":"link"}