A landmark collection of Lord Dunsany's mythic fantasy tales that inspired Tolkien and Lovecraft, spanning gods, quests, and whimsical club stories.
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A landmark collection of Lord Dunsany's mythic fantasy tales that inspired Tolkien and Lovecraft, spanning gods, quests, and whimsical club stories.
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A new edition of the Fantasy Tales that inspired J.R.R. Tolkien and H.P. Lovecraft A pioneer in the realm of imaginative literature, Lord Dunsany has gained a cult following for his influence on modern fantasy literature, including such authors as J.R.R. Tolkien and H. P. Lovecraft. This unique collection of short stories ranges over five decades of work. Liberal selections of earlier tales—including the entire Gods of Pegana as well as such notable works as "Idle Days of the Yann" and "The Fort...
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will contain mild spoilers
Sexual content
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No romantic or sexual content depicted
Violence & gore
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Sword quests and monster fights; one dark murder tale with grim implications
Profanity
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No strong language present
Substance use
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Social drinking in gentlemen's-club frame narratives
LGBTQ+ Rep.
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No evidence found in available sources
Religious content
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Fictional pantheons, creation myths, and divine worship central to many tales
Magic & witchcraft
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Gods, enchanted weapons, mythical beings, and fantasy realms throughout
Occult / demonology
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No real-world occult content depicted
Political content
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Philosophical themes on time, mortality, and humanity's cosmic place
Self-harm / suicide
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No evidence found in available sources
Abuse & suffering
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Mortal suffering under indifferent gods; implied cannibalism in one tale
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