Publisher's Synopsis
Tales of Three Hemispheres is a collection of short stories written by the renowned Irish author, Lord Dunsany. The book is divided into three sections, each containing stories set in different parts of the world. The first section is set in Europe and features tales of knights, dragons, and magical creatures. The second section is set in Asia and includes stories of exotic lands, ancient gods, and mystical powers. The third section is set in America and features stories of cowboys, outlaws, and the Wild West.The stories in Tales of Three Hemispheres are characterized by Dunsany's vivid imagination and his ability to transport readers to other worlds. His writing style is lyrical and poetic, with a focus on creating a sense of wonder and enchantment. The stories are filled with fantastical creatures, larger-than-life heroes, and epic battles between good and evil.Overall, Tales of Three Hemispheres is a delightful collection of stories that will appeal to fans of fantasy, adventure, and mythology. Dunsany's imaginative storytelling and vivid descriptions make this book a timeless classic that will continue to captivate readers for generations to come.And the man went forth with his sword, and behold it was even war. And the man remembered the little things that he knew, and thought of the quiet days that there used to be, and at night on the hard ground dreamed of the things of peace. And dearer and dearer grew the wonted things, the dull but easeful things of the days of peace, and remembering these he began to regret the war, and sought once more a boon of the ancient gods, and appearing before them he said: ""O ancient gods, indeed but a man loves best the days of peace. Therefore take back your war and give us peace, for indeed of all your blessedness peace is best.""This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.