Project Gutenberg 2004-10-21 Public domain in the USA. 169 Dunsany, Lord 1878 1957 Plunkett, Edward John Moreton Drax, Baron Dunsany Dunsany, Edward John Moreton Drax Plunkett, Baron Unhappy Far-Off Things Produced by Tom Harris "Unhappy Far-Off Things" by Lord Dunsany is a collection of prose poems and reflective essays written in the early 20th century, specifically in the aftermath of World War I. The work draws attention to the tragic consequences of war, focusing on the deep suffering experienced by the people and places affected by the conflict, particularly in France. This poignant commentary on loss and devastation captures both the physical ruins and the emotional scars left behind by the atrocities of war. In this evocative collection, Dunsany presents various scenes of destruction and melancholy, exploring the remnants of towns, gardens, and homes that once thrived but have now been laid waste. Through vivid imagery and careful reflection, he recounts encounters with desolate landscapes and individuals grappling with their profound losses. The narratives expose the harsh reality of civilization's fragility in the face of conflict, and Dunsany's poetic style enhances the emotional weight, allowing readers to feel the depth of despair alongside the fleeting beauty of nature reclaiming its domain over abandoned places. Ultimately, the book serves as a powerful tribute to the forgotten lives and stories overshadowed by the march of war. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 79.6 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. en World War, 1914-1918 -- France D501 Text Fantasy Category: Poetry Category: Essays, Letters & Speeches Category: History - European Category: History - Modern (1750+) 99319 2025-08-06T07:11:11.886185 text/html 99140 2025-01-13T22:07:16.349737 text/html 110162 2025-08-06T07:11:16.861153 application/epub+zip 109078 2025-08-06T07:11:14.522164 application/epub+zip 96561 2025-08-06T07:11:13.434166 application/epub+zip 226237 2025-08-06T07:11:18.492149 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 219345 2025-08-06T07:11:16.236156 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 172004 2022-09-07T13:04:29.895206 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 87539 2025-08-06T07:11:11.557172 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 67807 2024-10-28T20:47:22 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 16960 2025-08-06T07:11:18.619131 application/rdf+xml 14981 2025-08-06T07:11:13.977150 image/jpeg 4160 2025-08-06T07:11:13.696166 image/jpeg 108953 2025-08-06T07:11:11.897178 application/octet-stream application/zip 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 en.wikipedia