In the Land of Time and Other Fantasy Tales

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 Fortress Unvanquishable, Save for Sacnoth"-are followed by memorable later tales, including several about the garrulous traveler Joseph Jorkens and the outrageous murder tale "The Two Bottles of Relish." Throughout, the stories are united by Dunsany's cosmic vision, his impeccable and mellifluous prose, and his distinctively Irish sense of whimsy. Here published for the first time by Penguin Classics, this edition is the only annotated version of Dunsany's short stories. For more than seventy years, Penguin has been the leading publisher of classic literature in the English-speaking world. With more than 1,700 titles, Penguin Classics represents a global bookshelf of the best works throughout history and across genres and disciplines. Readers trust the series to provide authoritative texts enhanced by introductions and notes by distinguished scholars and contemporary authors, as well as up-to-date translations by award-winning translators.

Lord Dunsany; Edited with an Introduction and Notes by S. T. Joshi

Introduction Suggestions for Further Reading A Note on the Text I.     Pegana and Environs The Gods of Pegana Time and the Gods A Legend of the Dawn In the Land of Time The Relenting of Sardinac The Fall of Babbulkund II.     Tales of Wonder    The Sword of Welleran The Kith of the Elf-Folk The Ghosts The Fortress Unvanquishable, Save for Sacnoth Blagdaross Idle Days on the Yann A Shop in Go-by Street The Avenger of Perdónaris The Bride of the Man-Horse III.     Prose Poems Where the Tides Ebb and Flow The Raft-Builders The Prayer of the Flowers The Workman Charon Carcassonne Roses The City IV.     Fantasy and Reality The Wonderful Window The Coronation of Mr. Thomas Shap The City on Mallington Moor The Bureau d'Echange de Maux The Exile's Club Thirteen at Table The Last Dream of Bwona Khubla V.     Jorkens The Tale of the Abu Laheeb Our Distant Cousins The Walk to Lingham The Development of the Rillswood Estate A Life's Work VI.     Some Late Tales The Policeman's Prophecy The Two Bottles of Relish The Cut Poseidon Helping the Fairies The Romance of His Life The Pirate of the Round Pond Explanatory Notes