Sword Of Welleran And Other Stories

An influential fantasy writer and a key figure in the Irish literary renaissance, Edward J. M. D. Plunkett, the eighteenth Baron Dunsany (1878-1957) produced a trove of gems of the imagination. The 12 stories here are some of his best. They will take you on a remarkable journey to places that sometimes seem soft and pleasant, sometimes bleak and ominous - but always surprising. Ten magnificent illustrations by S. H. Simes, perfectly reflecting Dunsany's mood, accompany such inventive tales as "e;The Highwayman,"e; "e;In the Twilight,"e; "e;The Ghosts,"e; "e;The Lord of Cities,"e; "e;The Doom of La Traviata,"e; and the title piece. A delight for lovers of fantasy, the volume will enchant readers of folk tales and science fiction as well.