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"A fantasy novel in a class with the Tolkien books."—L. Sprague de Camp "It could be the very best fairy story ever written."—Gahan Wilson "No amount of mere description can convey more than a fraction of Lord Dunsany's pervasive charm."—H. P. Lovecraft One of the most influential and acclaimed works in all of fantasy literature, this captivating tale is the forerunner of modern sword and sorcery novels. It tells of a young lord's quest through a supernatural world in search of a fairy princess bride, recounting the lovers' romance, separation, and reunion. Rich in metaphor, vivid in imagery, the lyrical storytelling evokes a sense of innocent wonder. Its fans range from W. B. Yeats, who wrote that Dunsany "had transfigured with beauty the common sights of the world," to Arthur C. Clarke, who felt that the novel helped elevate the author to "one of the greatest writers of this century."

2020 Reprint of 1924 Edition. Dunsany's fantasy novel is widely recognized as one of the most influential and acclaimed works in all of fantasy literature. This captivating tale is the forerunner of modern sword and sorcery novels. It tells of a young lord's quest through a supernatural world in search of a fairy princess bride, recounting the lovers' romance, separation, and reunion. Rich in metaphor, vivid in imagery, the lyrical storytelling evokes a sense of innocent wonder. Its fans range from W. B. Yeats, who wrote that Dunsany "had transfigured with beauty the common sights of the world," to Arthur C. Clarke, who felt that the novel helped elevate the author to "one of the greatest writers of this century."Reviews of the work: "We find that he has but tranfigured with beauty the common sights of the world."--William Butler Yeats "I shall indeed be happy if this volume contributes to the rediscovery of one of the greatest writers of this century."--Arthur C. Clarke "No one can understand modern fantasy without understanding its roots, and Lord Dunsany's work is immediately significant as well as enjoyable even today."--Katharine Kerr "A fantasy novel in a class with the Tolkien books."--L. Sprague de Camp

New York: G.P. Putnam's Sons, 1924. First American Trade Edition. Frontispiece illustration by S.H. Sime. Octavo, 301 pp. Blue cloth with gilt imprint on cover and spine. Spine a little faded, light rubbing to ends and corners; moderate foxing, most notable on page edges; distinctive bookplate of legendary art and literature collector Grenville Lindall Winthop [1864-1943], a Harvard alumnus who bequeathed his entire art collection to that university, affords a bit of association status. Very Good or a bit better. Bright, tight, and handsome. A very nicely preserved example of the very scarce American first edition of The King of Elfland's Daughter - possibly the most reprinted title of the famed fantasy author. Includes one of S.H. Simes' magical frontispiece illustrations. A seminal voice in the fantasy-science fiction genre, Dunsany also wrote The Sword of Welleran, The Gods of Pegana, Time and the Gods, A Dreamer's Tale, The Book of Wonder, If, Tales of Wonder, and others. Hard to find; as associated with Winthrop, presumably unique. L-36n

It's hard to overstate just how influential The King of Elfland's Daughter has been to modern fantasy; particularly high fantasy, sword and sorcery, and high fantasy. Lyrical and dream like it takes us on a search for a fairy princess and the magic that man has always secretly craved. Masterfully written, poignant, and yet still full of exciting action and adventure. It's not simply the beauty of the language, the astute eye for character, the hint of humor, or even the spell of legendry and wonder, but Dunsany's unique combination of all of the above.-- Charles de LintA fantasy novel in a class with the Tolkien books.--L. Sprague de CampIt could be the very best fairy story ever written.--Gahan WilsonNo amount of mere description can convey more than a fraction of Lord Dunsany's pervasive charm.--H. P. LovecraftOne of the greatest writers of this century.--Arthur C. Clarke

"A fantasy novel in a class with the Tolkien books."—L. Sprague de Camp "It could be the very best fairy story ever written."—Gahan Wilson "No amount of mere description can convey more than a fraction of Lord Dunsany's pervasive charm."—H. P. Lovecraft One of the most influential and acclaimed works in all of fantasy literature, this captivating tale is the forerunner of modern sword and sorcery novels. It tells of a young lord's quest through a supernatural world in search of a fairy princess bride, recounting the lovers' romance, separation, and reunion. Rich in metaphor, vivid in imagery, the lyrical storytelling evokes a sense of innocent wonder. Its fans range from W. B. Yeats, who wrote that Dunsany "had transfigured with beauty the common sights of the world," to Arthur C. Clarke, who felt that the novel helped elevate the author to "one of the greatest writers of this century."