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Step into a realm of myth and mystery with one of fantasy literature’s founding masters. From the Altars of Dust gathers Lord Dunsany’s beloved 51 Tales , a collection of haunting, dreamlike stories that shaped modern fantasy and inspired generations of writers from H.P. Lovecraft to Neil Gaiman. First published in 1915, these brief, jewel-like tales weave a world of forgotten gods, strange destinies, and cosmic wonder — each story a doorway into the infinite. With his signature lyricism and wit, Dunsany transforms even the smallest fable into a glimpse of the sublime. This new edition, edited by Lucius Madison, brings the collection to life for modern readers with all-new original illustrations that evoke the surreal beauty and eerie grandeur of Dunsany’s vision. For lovers of fantasy, literary fiction, and timeless storytelling, From the Altars of Dust is both a tribute to a legend and a work of art in its own right.
Is From the Altars of Dust: 51 Tales by Lord Dunsany appropriate for my child?
Suitable for most readers 13 and up.
This collection of early 20th-century fantasy tales features mythological themes, forgotten gods, and cosmic wonder. The writing is lyrical and literary with minimal violence, no sexual content, and no profanity.
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This book has mild violence, no sexual content, and clean language. Content notes include death.
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Who'll love this
Teens who enjoy dreamlike, philosophical fantasy with beautiful language and mythological themes will find these short tales enchanting.