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The Book of Wonder

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The Book of Wonder is a mythic fiction and classic fantasy story collection by Lord Dunsany.

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It is in the public domain, so you can read it free on Project Gutenberg or listen to the 2 h 46 min LibriVox audiobook.

About The Book of Wonder

"The Book of Wonder" by Lord Dunsany is a fantasy short story collection published in 1912. This unique work features fourteen tales written to accompany illustrations by Sidney Sime, who drew the pictures first. The stories transport readers to Dunsany's elementary yet terrible fantasy world, filled with jewel thieves, idolators, dragons, and mysterious creatures called gnoles. These tales influenced legendary writers like Tolkien and Lovecraft, showcasing Dunsany's imaginative storytelling that bridges the fantastical with psychological complexity and connections to the real world.
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The Book of Wonder — LibriVox recording, 2 h 46 min in 14 sections.

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  • Fantasy fiction, English

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Who wrote The Book of Wonder?

The Book of Wonder was written by Lord Dunsany.

What genre is The Book of Wonder?

It is usually shelved as Myth & Legend Fiction, Classic Fantasy and Fairy Tales & Folklore.

Is The Book of Wonder free to read?

Yes. It is in the public domain in the United States and can be read free on Project Gutenberg in EPUB, Kindle and HTML formats.

Is there a free audiobook of The Book of Wonder?

Yes — LibriVox volunteers recorded it; the recording runs 2 h 46 min.

What books are similar to The Book of Wonder?

Readers who like it often enjoy Dracula, The Wind in the Willows and The Legend of Sleepy Hollow.

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