The Last Book of Wonder

The tales of Lord Dunsany are masterpieces of science fiction and fantasy. They reflect the author’s keen sense of the humor and irony–with the proverbial twinkle in his eye–and with a keen appreciation of the ultimate futility of most human longings. “The Last Book of Wonder” is a magnificent collection of stories written as the world raged in The War to End All Wars, the First WWI. It is Dunsany at his peak. The stories are a lush tapestry of language, of images of people, places, and things that cannot exist, yet are familiar. They are as full of wonder as they are unforgettable. These stories are a necessary part of any fantasy collection.