"Don Rodriguez; Chronicles of Shadow Valley" by Lord Dunsany is a fantasy novel that transports readers to a magical version of Spain during its Golden Age, where young Rodriguez, a lord without land, inherits his father's sword and mandolin and sets forth on a quest for adventure and war. From the wisdom imparted by his dying father about love and combat to his encounters with treacherous innkeepers and the hiring of his peculiar yet loyal servant, Morano, Rodriguez's journey is filled with peril, colorful characters, and the exploration of themes like identity, courage, and the complex relationship between nobility and service, all set against the backdrop of a vibrant, picturesque landscape.
Don Rodriguez; Chronicles of Shadow Valley
By Lord Dunsany
Armed with a sword and a mandolin, a young lord ventures into a mythical Spain, facing daring challenges and discovering the true meaning of valor and companionship.
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2003-07-01
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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 Pegāna, 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 Pegāna, which depicts a fictional pantheon. Many critics feel his early work laid grounds for the fantasy genre.
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