The Sword of Welleran and Other Stories by Lord Dunsany

The Sword of Welleran and Other Stories

Lord Dunsany with Chirag Patel (Narrator)

3 hours, 54 minutes • first pub 1908 (editions) user-added

fiction classics fantasy short stories adventurous mysterious reflective slow-paced

Description

This was the book that launched a genre. Modern fantasy collections trace their lineage back to Lord Dunsany, and this was his first work that today's readers would recognise in tone and settings.This was the book that launched a genre. Modern fan...

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Community Reviews Summary of 53 reviews

Moods

reflective 87%
adventurous 75%
mysterious 62%
hopeful 25%
inspiring 25%
relaxing 25%
dark 12%
sad 12%

Pace

slow 57%
medium 28%
fast 14%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 60% | Plot: 40%

Strong character development?

No: 60% | It's complicated: 40%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 60% | It's complicated: 40%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 40% | It's complicated: 20% | N/A: 20% | No: 20%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

It's complicated: 40% | N/A: 20% | No: 20% | Yes: 20%

Average rating

3.92

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