The King of Elfland's Daughter
by Lord Dunsany
Taste attributes: fantasymyth/fairytalefresh & originalwholesomelightimaginarylinearglossyall consuming questlove conquers all
Boxlist takeAn otherworldly, good-natured fantasy novel: glossy and inventive. Best if you like the extraordinary over the everyday.
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Pace: balanced · Originality: fresh · Tone: very wholesome · Weight: balanced · Realism: imaginary world · Story: balanced · Structure: balanced · Look: glossy · Scale: balanced · Emotional punch: balancedHow we score
Open Library rating
3.8 / 5
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About This Book
The lord of Erl is told by the parliament of his people that they want to be ruled by a magic lord. Obeying the immemorial custom, the lord sends his son Alveric to fetch the King of Elfland's daughter, Lirazel, to be his bride. He makes his way to Elfland, where time passes at a rate far slower than the real world, and wins her.
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- Author
- Lord Dunsany
- Published
- 1924
- Pages
- 241
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- Open Library
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