Tales of War

Lord Dunsany was an Irish dramatist and storyteller. His fantasy worlds combined imagination with ingenuity to create stories full of wonder. His more than 50 works were full of fairies and gods. His kingdoms could often be macabre. Tales of War was a political work. It often delves into the fantastic realm, which is partly why it is of interest to readers of classic Dunsany. Stories included in this collection are: The Prayer of the Men of Daleswood, The Road, An Imperial Monument, A Walk to the Trenches, A Walk in Picardy, Standing To, The Splendid Traveller, Two Degrees of Envy, and others.