Tales of Three Hemispheres
Lord Dunsany
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Tales of Three Hemispheres invites listeners into the imaginative realms crafted by Lord Dunsany, a pioneer of modern fantasy. This collection features 14 enchanting short stories that transport readers to distant lands and dreamlike landscapes, where the boundaries of reality blur and the extraordinary comes to life.
Among the tales, the last three are interconnected, forming a narrative thread under the title "Beyond the Fields We Know." These stories begin with "Idle Days on the Yann," a piece that originally appeared in Dunsany's earlier work, A Dreamer's Tales. Here, Dunsany's lyrical prose and rich imagery create a tapestry of adventure and wonder.
With its blend of myth, folklore, and the surreal, Tales of Three Hemispheres stands out as a significant contribution to the fantasy genre, showcasing Dunsany's unique ability to weave intricate tales that resonate with the imagination. This collection is a testament to the power of storytelling and the allure of the unknown.
Chapters
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| The Last Dream Of Bwona Khubla | 10:08 | Read by Sandra Cullum | |
| How the Office of Postman Fell Vacant In Otford-under-the-Wold | 12:07 | Read by Sandra Cullum | |
| The Prayer Of Boob Aheera | 7:41 | Read by Sandra Cullum | |
| East And West | 8:53 | Read by James Koss | |
| A Pretty Quarrel | 6:24 | Read by James Koss | |
| How The Gods Avenged Meoul Ki Ning | 4:24 | Read by Sandra Cullum | |
| The Gift Of The Gods | 5:00 | Read by Sandra Cullum | |
| The Sack Of Emeralds | 8:12 | Read by fran | |
| The Old Brown Coat | 12:05 | Read by Eileen Tipping | |
| An Archive Of The Older Mysteries | 3:38 | Read by Sandra Cullum | |
| A City Of Wonder | 3:31 | Read by Marina Tsung | |
| Beyond the Fields We Know | 2:29 | Read by Ann Boulais | |
| First Tale: Idle Days on the Yann | 43:23 | Read by Ed Humpal | |
| Second Tale: A Shop In Go-By Street | 20:31 | Read by Ed Humpal | |
| Third Tale: The Avenger Of Perdóndaris | 34:53 | Read by Ed Humpal |
Reviews
Simply Lovely
Sandrainia3
Dreamy odd tales from somewhere beyond our common lives .!. I can not find a single flaw.