Unhappy Far-Off Things - Dunsany, Lord
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"Unhappy Far-Off Things" collects short stories from Lord Dunsany, offering a unique and evocative perspective on World War One. Set in France during the conflict, these tales blend the stark realities of war with elements of fantasy, creating a haunting and unforgettable reading experience. Dunsany, a master of imaginative prose, explores the emotional landscape of wartime, delving into themes of loss, memory, and the enduring human spirit. Though rooted in the historical context of 1914-1918, the stories resonate with timeless truths about conflict and its impact. This meticulously prepared…mehr

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"Unhappy Far-Off Things" collects short stories from Lord Dunsany, offering a unique and evocative perspective on World War One. Set in France during the conflict, these tales blend the stark realities of war with elements of fantasy, creating a haunting and unforgettable reading experience. Dunsany, a master of imaginative prose, explores the emotional landscape of wartime, delving into themes of loss, memory, and the enduring human spirit. Though rooted in the historical context of 1914-1918, the stories resonate with timeless truths about conflict and its impact. This meticulously prepared print edition allows readers to rediscover Dunsany's powerful vision, showcasing his skill in crafting poignant narratives that bridge the gap between historical war fiction and the realm of fantasy. Experience the poignant beauty and enduring relevance of these tales from a master storyteller. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
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Anglo-Irish author and playwright Edward John Moreton Drax Plunkett, 18th Baron of Dunsany, FRSL (24 July 1878 - 25 October 1957), better known as Lord Dunsany, was born on July 24, 1878, and died on October 25, 1957. During his lifetime, he wrote hundreds of short stories, plays, novels, and articles and put them out in more than 90 books. In the 1910s, most people who spoke English knew him as a great writer. Today, The King of Elfland's Daughter (1924), a fantasy book, and his first book, The Gods of Peg¿na, which is about a made-up pantheon, are his most famous works. A lot of reviewers think that his early work paved the way for the magic genre. He was born in London as the heir to an old Irish peerage. He spent some of his childhood in Kent and most of his adult life at Dunsany Castle near Tara, which may be Ireland's oldest home. Along with W. B. Yeats and Lady Gregory, he helped the Abbey Theatre and some other writers. He was Ireland's best at chess and gun, and he liked to travel and hunt. He came up with Dunsany's chess, an irregular game. After a while, Trinity College Dublin gave him an honors doctorate.