"The Sword of Welleran and Other Stories" by Lord Dunsany is a compilation of short tales from the early 1900s, distinguished by its vibrant, imaginative scenes and lyrical storytelling; it explores themes surrounding recollections of the past, legendary acts of courage, and how time passes, primarily focusing on the mythical hero Welleran and the once prosperous city of Merimna, which has forgotten battle and now lives in the shadow of past success. "The Sword of Welleran" starts by portraying Merimna, a once incredible city hurt by time and its residents' forgetfulness, where they reminisce on brave warriors from long ago; its bronze statues and architecture highlight former heroism, including Welleran; yet, as the people live in ease, and the nearby tribes question these heroes' reality, the boy Rold gains affection for Welleranâs legacy. This fuels his learning about Welleranâs sword, sending him down a path merging dreams with brave action; mixed with a sense of longing and impending doom, the readers enter a world where former courage collides with current indifference, implying a shift that might determine Merimna's destiny.
The Sword of Welleran and Other Stories
By Lord Dunsany
In a city resting on the laurels of forgotten heroes, a young boy's fascination with a legendary sword ignites a quest that could either restore its former glory or plunge it into further darkness.
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About the AuthorEdward John Moreton Drax Plunkett, 18th Baron Dunsany, commonly known as Lord Dunsany, was an Anglo-Irish writer and dramatist. He published more than 90 books during his lifetime, and his output consisted of hundreds of short stories, plays, novels, and essays; further works were published posthumously. Having gained a name in the 1910s as a great writer in the English-speaking world, he is best known today for the 1924 fantasy novel The King of Elfland's Daughter, and his first book, The Gods of PegÄna, which depicts a fictional pantheon. Many critics feel his early work laid grounds for the fantasy genre.
Edward John Moreton Drax Plunkett, 18th Baron Dunsany, commonly known as Lord Dunsany, was an Anglo-Irish writer and dramatist. He published more than 90 books during his lifetime, and his output consisted of hundreds of short stories, plays, novels, and essays; further works were published posthumously. Having gained a name in the 1910s as a great writer in the English-speaking world, he is best known today for the 1924 fantasy novel The King of Elfland's Daughter, and his first book, The Gods of PegÄna, which depicts a fictional pantheon. Many critics feel his early work laid grounds for the fantasy genre.
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