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Edward Plunkett, 18th Baron of Dunsany
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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 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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About Edward Plunkett, 18th Baron of Dunsany
Birth
1878
Death
1957
First book
1890
Years writing
67
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 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.
Lord Dunsany was a prolific author who published over 500 works throughout his lifetime.
He is recognized as a foundational figure in high fantasy, deeply influencing the genre.
Beyond his literary career, he excelled as a skilled chess player and an active politician.
His most iconic work, The King of Elfland's Daughter, is a cornerstone of fantasy literature.
Born in London to an aristocratic family, he balanced life in castles with a boundless imagination.
