Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog Project Gutenberg 2004-02-01 Public domain in the USA. 125 Dunsany, Lord 1878 1957 Plunkett, Edward John Moreton Drax, Baron Dunsany Dunsany, Edward John Moreton Drax Plunkett, Baron Plays of Gods and Men The Laughter of the Gods -- The Queen's Enemies -- The Tents of the Arabs -- A Night at an Inn. Produced by Tom Harris "Plays of Gods and Men" by Lord Dunsany is a collection of dramatic works written in the early 20th century. The text presents a blend of myth and philosophy, exploring themes surrounding divinity, nature, and the human condition. In particular, the opening features characters trapped in the tension between the divine and the mundane, highlighting the struggles of kings, queens, and commoners alike in understanding their destinies in the face of capricious gods. At the start of "Plays of Gods and Men," the initial play, "The Laughter of the Gods," introduces a vibrant but precarious setting in the jungle city of Thek. The narrative centers around King Karnos and his court, as his advisors express concern over the city's health and the ominous prophecies hinted at by a mysterious prophet. The characters engage in a mix of personal desires and political machinations, with discussions revealing their existential dread as they grapple with the foreboding presence of the gods. The unfolding dialogue sets the stage for a deeper exploration of fate, free will, and the often absurdity of life through the lens of both divine wrath and human folly. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 95.8 (5th grade). Very easy to read. en Fantasy drama, English PR Text One Act Plays Fantasy Category: Plays/Films/Dramas Category: Mythology, Legends & Folklore 205504 2025-07-05T07:04:28.183347 text/html 205372 205316 2024-11-05T08:48:29.556790 2023-10-05T08:51:15.910801 text/html text/html 132446 2025-07-05T07:04:34.983317 application/epub+zip 134144 2025-07-05T07:04:30.693331 application/epub+zip 128507 2025-07-05T07:04:29.607340 application/epub+zip 264851 2025-07-05T07:04:37.765801 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 247296 2025-07-05T07:04:34.274320 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 222541 2022-09-05T12:34:25.641149 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 142460 2025-07-05T07:04:27.772359 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 122812 2024-10-28T18:35:45 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 17543 2025-07-05T07:04:37.888797 application/rdf+xml 13610 2025-07-05T07:04:30.091336 image/jpeg 3662 2025-07-05T07:04:29.847324 image/jpeg 130424 2025-07-05T07:04:28.196361 application/octet-stream application/zip en.wikipedia