Project Gutenberg 2004-10-21 Public domain in the USA. 386 Dunsany, Lord 1878 1957 Plunkett, Edward John Moreton Drax, Baron Dunsany Dunsany, Edward John Moreton Drax Plunkett, Baron Tales of Wonder Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tales_of_Wonder A tale of London -- Thirteen at table -- The city on Mallington Moor -- Why the milkman shudders when he perceives the dawn -- The bad old woman in black -- The bird of the difficult eye -- The long porter's tale -- The loot of Loma -- The secret of the sea -- How Ali came to the Black Country -- The Bureau d'Exchange de Maux -- A story of land and sea -- A tale of the equator -- A narrow escape -- The watch-tower -- How Plash-Goo came to the land of None's Desire -- The three sailors' gambit -- The exiles' club -- The three infernal jokes. Produced by Tom Harris. HTML version by Al Haines. "Tales of Wonder" by Lord Dunsany is a collection of short stories written during the early 20th century, showcasing the author's unique blend of fantasy and philosophical musings. The stories leverage rich imagery and whimsical narratives, inviting readers into a world where dreams intertwine with reality, ancient lore meets modernity, and the boundaries of imagination expand. The opening chapters introduce various characters and settings, hinting at themes of enchantment, storytelling, and the essence of existence in a fantastical lens. The beginning of "Tales of Wonder" offers a glimpse into Dunsany's imaginative storytelling style, beginning with a preface that reflects on the nature of dreams amid the tumult of war-torn Europe. The first tale, "A Tale of London," features a hasheesh-eater who dreams of a fantastical London, rich in beauty and art, drawing both the admiration and envy of a Sultan. Each subsequent story incorporates elements of the mundane and the extraordinary, delving into concepts of time, fate, and the human experience—each woven with lyrical prose and vivid descriptions. Moreover, stories like "Thirteen at Table" and "The City on Mallington Moor" promise captivating journeys through mysterious realms and exceptional encounters, setting the stage for a collection that celebrates the wondrous and surreal aspects of life. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 76.0 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. en Fantasy fiction, English PR Text Fantasy Category: Short Stories Category: Science-Fiction & Fantasy 259337 2025-08-06T07:11:19.215164 text/html 230971 2024-12-06T20:17:37 text/html 164789 2025-08-06T07:11:24.171132 application/epub+zip 167560 2025-08-06T07:11:20.925125 application/epub+zip 167559 2025-08-06T07:11:19.809121 application/epub+zip 293948 2025-08-06T07:11:26.677129 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 282184 2025-08-06T07:11:23.535124 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 258122 2022-09-07T13:04:38.177256 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 242354 2025-08-06T07:11:18.784167 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 222732 2024-10-28T20:47:24 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 17298 2025-08-06T07:11:26.802091 application/rdf+xml 12571 2025-08-06T07:11:20.363120 image/jpeg 3264 2025-08-06T07:11:20.103126 image/jpeg 161816 2025-08-06T07:11:19.237136 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