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Edward Plunkett, 18th Baron of Dunsany
AuthorBooks · Second hand1878-1957
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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Birth
1878
Death
1957
First book
1890
Years writing
67
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.