The Book of Wonder
Lord Dunsany
Lord Dunsany was the fantasy writer's fantasy writer. From Tolkien to Gaiman, from Le Guin to Moorcock, his heroes and strange situations inspired an entire genre of modern dark fantasy.
Come now to discover the secrets of strange islands, the fate of thieves who dare to steal from gods, encounters with the Sphinx and the Dragon of Romance in suburbia, and the desperate quest to make a Queen cry. Along the way, you'll meet characters like the centaur that travelled from one edge of the world to another, and monsters that sit on their hoard of rubies, or giant diamonds, or even on treasures beyond value, waiting for daring and foolish adventurers. Also includes the first adventure of the magnificent Captain Shard.
The Book of Wonder is one of the most important books in the lineage of fantasy fiction. It introduced themes that Lord Dunsany worked with for the rest of his career, which created tropes that you'll recognise as if you've read and loved this book many times before.
Book editions include illustrations by Sidney Syme, Lord Dunsany's artist.
Author - Lord Dunsany.
Narrator - Chirag Patel.
Published Date - Wednesday, 11 January 2023.
Copyright - © 1912 Chirag Patel ©.
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Chirag Patel
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Description:
Lord Dunsany was the fantasy writer's fantasy writer. From Tolkien to Gaiman, from Le Guin to Moorcock, his heroes and strange situations inspired an entire genre of modern dark fantasy. Come now to discover the secrets of strange islands, the fate of thieves who dare to steal from gods, encounters with the Sphinx and the Dragon of Romance in suburbia, and the desperate quest to make a Queen cry. Along the way, you'll meet characters like the centaur that travelled from one edge of the world to another, and monsters that sit on their hoard of rubies, or giant diamonds, or even on treasures beyond value, waiting for daring and foolish adventurers. Also includes the first adventure of the magnificent Captain Shard. The Book of Wonder is one of the most important books in the lineage of fantasy fiction. It introduced themes that Lord Dunsany worked with for the rest of his career, which created tropes that you'll recognise as if you've read and loved this book many times before. Book editions include illustrations by Sidney Syme, Lord Dunsany's artist. Author - Lord Dunsany. Narrator - Chirag Patel. Published Date - Wednesday, 11 January 2023. Copyright - © 1912 Chirag Patel ©.
Language:
English
Chapter 1
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Chapter 2
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Chapter 3
Duration:00:13:39
Chapter 4
Duration:00:11:21
Chapter 5
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Chapter 6
Duration:00:12:07
Chapter 7
Duration:00:11:22
Chapter 8
Duration:00:12:53
Chapter 9
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Chapter 10
Duration:00:15:36
Chapter 11
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Chapter 12
Duration:00:14:28
Chapter 13
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Chapter 14
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Chapter 15
Duration:00:12:11
Chapter 16
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Chapter 17
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Chapter 18
Duration:00:00:38