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Classic Fantasy

The King of Elfland's Daughter

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The King of Elfland's Daughter is a classic fantasy novel by Lord Dunsany.

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About The King of Elfland's Daughter

"The King of Elfland's Daughter" by Lord Dunsany is a fantasy novel published in 1924. When the people of Erl demand a magic lord, Alveric is sent to Elfland to win the hand of Princess Lirazel. Their union brings a son, but the fairy bride struggles to fit into the mortal world. As Lirazel returns to her father's enchanted realm, her lovesick husband embarks on a hopeless quest, while the Elf King contemplates extraordinary measures to reunite his daughter with those she loves.
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Who wrote The King of Elfland's Daughter?

The King of Elfland's Daughter was written by Lord Dunsany.

What genre is The King of Elfland's Daughter?

It is usually shelved as Classic Fantasy.

Is The King of Elfland's Daughter 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.

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Yes — LibriVox volunteers recorded it; the recording runs 7 h 17 min.

What books are similar to The King of Elfland's Daughter?

Readers who like it often enjoy The Picture of Dorian Gray, Through the Looking-Glass and Alice's Adventures in Wonderland.

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