| Author |
Dunsany, Lord, 1878-1957 |
| Title |
The Sword of Welleran and Other Stories
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 78.4 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
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| Note |
Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Sword_of_Welleran_and_Other_Stories
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| Contents |
The sword of Welleran -- The fall of Babbulkund -- The kith of the elf-folk -- The highwaymen -- In the twilight -- The ghosts -- The whirlpool -- The hurricane -- The fortress unvanquishable, save for Sacnoth -- The lord of cities -- The doom of La Traviata -- On the dry land.
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| Credits |
Produced by Tom Harris
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| Summary |
"The Sword of Welleran and Other Stories" by Lord Dunsany is a collection of short stories written during the early 20th century, characterized by rich, fantastical imagery and poetic narratives. The overarching theme revolves around the interplay of memory, ancient heroism, and the inevitability of time, centering notably on the legendary hero Welleran and the idyllic city of Merimna, which has long forgotten the art of war and now lives in the shadows of its past glories. The opening of "The Sword of Welleran" introduces the beautiful city of Merimna, a once-great place marred by the passage of time and the forgetfulness of its people, who now merely recall the heroic deeds of long-gone warriors. The narrative sets the stage with vivid descriptions of the city's marvelous architecture and bronze statues of its legendary heroes, including Welleran. As the people of Merimna rest in complacency, unaware of the growing doubts among nearby tribes about the reality of their ancient heroes, a little boy named Rold becomes enamored with Welleran's legacy. He eventually learns about Welleran’s sword, which sparks a quest that intertwines dreams and courage. With a blend of nostalgia and foreboding, Dunsany invites readers into a world where the echoes of past valor clash with present apathy, ultimately hinting at a reckoning that could reshape the fate of Merimna. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
PR: Language and Literatures: English literature
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| Subject |
Fantasy fiction, English
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
10806 |
| Release Date |
Jan 1, 2004 |
| Most Recently Updated |
Nov 3, 2024 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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