by Lord Dunsany (Author)
A seminal collection of early twentieth-century fantasy stories by Lord Dunsany, whose work established a distinctive imaginative mode that would influence the development of modern fantasy literature.
The Sword of Welleran and Other Stories gathers a series of short works that exemplify Dunsany's characteristic style: elevated prose, mythic atmosphere, and a deliberate distance from conventional narrative realism. Set within invented realms that evoke both antiquity and dream, the stories unfold through legend-like structures, often concerned with memory, heroism, and the persistence of lost worlds. The title story, in particular, presents a meditation on legacy and the imagined past, themes that recur throughout the collection.
First published in 1908, the volume stands among Dunsany's early and most influential works. Its formal qualities-measured cadence, symbolic landscapes, and a focus on tone over plot-mark a decisive departure from earlier fantasy traditions and anticipate later developments in the genre. Widely recognised as a foundational voice of modern fantasy, Dunsany's influence can be traced through subsequent generations of writers. This collection remains central to understanding the origins and evolution of modern fantasy fiction.
Number of Pages: 70
Dimensions: 0.15 x 10 x 7 IN
Publication Date: February 23, 2015
