| Author |
Dunsany, Lord, 1878-1957 |
| Title |
Tales of Three Hemispheres
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 75.4 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
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| Note |
Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tales_of_Three_Hemispheres
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| Contents |
The last dream of Bwona Khubla -- How the office of postman fell vacant in Otford-under-the-Wold -- The prayer of Boob Aheera -- East and West -- A pretty quarrel -- How the gods avenged Meoul Ki Ning -- The gifts of the gods -- The sack of emeralds -- The old brown coat -- An archive of the older mysteries -- A city of wonder -- Beyond the fields we know -- Publisher's note -- Idle Days on the Yann -- A shop in Go-By Street -- The avenger of Perdóndaris.
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| Credits |
Produced by Tom Harris, text provided by Litrix Reading Room
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| Summary |
"Tales of Three Hemispheres" by Lord Dunsany is a collection of fantasy stories written during the early 20th century. The book presents a rich tapestry of imaginative tales that traverse dreamlike landscapes and introduce us to various characters, each steeped in magic and wonder. Through vivid prose, Dunsany invites readers into mystical realms where gods, adventurers, and the essence of nature intermingle, reflecting our desires, fears, and the allure of the unknown. At the start of the collection, the first tale, "The Last Dream of Bwona Khubla," follows two travelers who journey through foreboding landscapes to a waterhole known as the camp of Bwona Khubla. They encounter porters haunted by the last dreams of Khubla, a man consumed by ambition and ultimately doomed by his choices. As the story unfolds, the men experience an eerie vision of a transformed London, conjuring images of beauty and longing that transcend their harsh surroundings. This initial narrative sets the stage for the remaining tales, exploring themes of loss, aspiration, and the otherworldly, inviting readers to reflect on the deeper meanings behind these fantastical adventures. (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
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
11440 |
| Release Date |
Mar 1, 2004 |
| Most Recently Updated |
Dec 25, 2020 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads |
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