The Sword of Welleran and Other Stories by Lord Dunsany
QR code
"The Sword of Welleran and Other Stories" by Lord Dunsany is a collection of short stories published in 1908. This groundbreaking fantasy work marks Dunsany's shift from mythological tales to heroic adventures in a more modern style. The twelve stories blend strange imagination with beautiful prose, featuring legendary warriors, enchanted fortresses, and supernatural encounters. A major influence on Tolkien, Lovecraft, and the sword and sorcery genre, this collection showcases what critics consider
some of Dunsany's finest work—stories that captivate with their otherworldly charm. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Download for free
For your e-reader or reading app — Kindle, Kobo, Apple Books, Calibre etc.
Kindle → Use Send-to-Kindle
- Download the EPUB3 file above
- Upload it on the Amazon site your Kindle is registered with: amazon.com/sendtokindle for the US, amazon.co.uk/sendtokindle for the UK etc.
- It appears on your Kindle and in the Kindle app
Kobo, Nook etc. → Transfer via USB
- Download the EPUB3 file on your computer
- Connect your e-reader by USB and tap "Connect" on its screen
- Drag the file onto the e-reader drive
Phone, Tablet or Computer → Online or Reading App
Easiest: read online in your browser. Nothing to install.
Or use a reading app:
- Find and install one you like, for example Apple Books, ReadEra or Thorium Reader
- Download the EPUB3 file above
- Open it in the app
More help: iPhone / iPad · Android · Computer
Other formats & older devices
There may be more files related to this item.
About this eBook
| Author | Dunsany, Lord, 1878-1957 |
|---|---|
| Title | The Sword of Welleran and Other Stories |
| Note | Wikipedia page about this book: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Sword_of_Welleran_and_Other_Stories |
| 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. |
| Credits | Produced by Tom Harris |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 78.4 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PR: Language and Literatures: English literature |
| Subject | Fantasy fiction, English |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 10806 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-10806-3 |
| Release Date | Jan 1, 2004 |
| Last Update | Nov 3, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 1098 downloads in the last 30 days. |
Project Gutenberg eBooks are always free!