The Book of Wonder
by Dunsany
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About This Book
Widely documented as an influence on J.R.R. Tolkien's own writing, The Book of Wonder is a collection of short stories penned by renowned Irish fantasy writer Lord Dunsany (Edward J. M. D. Plunkett), the 18th Baron of Dunsany. Filled with magic, intrigue, and adventure, The Book of Wonder is a must-read for fantasy enthusiasts of all ages.HarperPerennial Classics brings great works of literature to life in digital format, upholding the highest standards in ebook production and celebrating reading in all its forms. Look for more titles in the HarperPerennial Classics collection to build your di...
Chapters (18)
- THE BOOK OF WONDER
- CONTENTS
- PREFACE
- THE BRIDE OF THE MAN-HORSE
- DISTRESSING TALE OF THANGOBRIND THE JEWELLER
- THE HOUSE OF THE SPHINX
- PROBABLE ADVENTURE OF THE THREE LITERARY MEN
- THE INJUDICIOUS PRAYERS OF POMBO THE IDOLATER
- THE LOOT OF BOMBASHARNA
- MISS CUBBIDGE AND THE DRAGON OF ROMANCE
- THE QUEST OF THE QUEEN'S TEARS
- THE HOARD OF THE GIBBELINS
- HOW NUTH WOULD HAVE PRACTISED HIS ART UPON THE GNOLES
- HOW ONE CAME, AS WAS FORETOLD, TO THE CITY OF NEVER
- THE CORONATION OF MR. THOMAS SHAP
- CHU-BU AND SHEEMISH
- THE WONDERFUL WINDOW
- EPILOGUE
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