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  • Written by: Lord Dunsany
  • Narrated by: Stefan Rudnicki
  • Length: 7 hrs and 17 mins
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Written by: Lord Dunsany
Narrated by: Stefan Rudnicki
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A masterpiece of fantasy literature that shaped the high fantasy genre and influenced such authors as J. R. R. Tolkien and H. P. Lovecraft

After 700 years of being ruled by man, the Parliament of Erl is ready to be ruled by a magical lord. Obeying the immemorial custom, the lord of Erl sends his son Alveric to fetch the King of Elfland’s daughter, Lirazel, to be his bride. Alveric makes his way to Elfland, where time passes at a rate far slower than the real world, wins her hand, and they return to Erl together.

Alveric and Lirazel marry and have a son, but marriage between a mortal and a fairy princess is never simple. Lirazel struggles to adapt to the customs of humans. Torn between two worlds, Lirazel must decide whether to return to her home and live forever, or remain in Erl with her husband and son, doomed to die a mortal death. Meanwhile, the King of Elfland, missing his daughter greatly and fearing her demise, must utilize his limited sources of magic in order to get her back.

The King of Elfland’s Daughter is a love story for the ages and a fairy tale in the truest sense of the word. First published in 1924, it remains one of the most beloved novels of the genre.

©1924 Lord Dunsany (P)2020 Blackstone Publishing
Classics Epic Fantasy
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A poetic tale to enjoy like a fine wine.

I had been meaning to read "The King of Elfland's Daughter" for years. It's a masterpiece of prose.

This is a story to enjoy by a crackling fire, best appreciated in small sips of a chapter or two at a time. The language is enchanting.

The narrator of this recording does an exemplary job. I'd sampled a couple of other recordings, which were not as good.

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