Five Plays

audiobook

Five Plays

by Lord Dunsany

EN·~1 hours

Chapters

Description

A compact set of five one‑act plays invites listeners into worlds where gods wander mountain peaks, cursed gold glints with fatal promise, and mysterious warriors confront unseen foes. Each piece opens with a vivid tableau—an ancient temple, a glittering gate, or a bustling market—setting a tone that is both mythic and oddly familiar. The dialogue balances poetic flourish with sharp, often humorous observation, giving each scene a lively, theatrical pulse.

Written by a storyteller steeped in both military rigor and fairy‑tale reverie, the collection reflects a neo‑romantic turn that favors imagination over strict realism. The language, echoing biblical cadence, renders fantastical events as if they were everyday reports, while the characters—kings, strangers, and tricksters—embody timeless human dilemmas. Listeners will find themselves drifting along the edge of imagined lands, savoring the wonder that lingers long after the curtain falls.

Details

Language

en

Duration

~1 hours (110K characters)

Publisher of text edition

Project Gutenberg

Credits

Produced by Juliet Sutherland and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net

Release date

2012-11-07

Rights

Public domain in the USA.

About the author

Lord Dunsany

Lord Dunsany

1878–1957

A pioneer of modern fantasy, this Anglo-Irish writer filled his stories and plays with dreamlike kingdoms, invented gods, and a sense of wonder that later inspired generations of fantasy authors. He also lived an unusually varied life, serving in war, spending time at Dunsany Castle, and writing across many forms.

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