TIME AND THE GODS BY LORD DUNSANY ( Classic Edition Illustrations )

Author: Lord Dunsany
Publisher: Independently Published
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 202

Book Description
For the 2000 omnibus which contains this collection, see Time and the Gods (omnibus).Time and the GodsTimeAndTheGods.jpgFirst editionAuthorLord DunsanyIllustratorSidney SimeCountryUnited KingdomLanguageEnglishGenreFantasyPublisherWilliam HeinemannPublication date1906Media typePrint (hardback)Preceded byThe Gods of Pegāna Followed byThe Sword of Welleran and Other Stories Time and the Gods is the second book by Irish fantasy writer Lord Dunsany, considered a major influence on the work of J. R. R. Tolkien, H. P. Lovecraft, Ursula K. Le Guin, and others.The book was first published in hardcover by William Heinemann in September, 1906, and has been reprinted a number of times since. It was issued by the Modern Library in an unauthorised combined edition with The Book of Wonder under the latter's title in 1918.Dunsany had a brief preface in the original edition and added a new introduction to the 1922 edition.The book is a series of short stories linked by Dunsany's invented pantheon of deities who dwell in Pegāna. It was preceded by his earlier collection The Gods of Pegāna and followed by some stories in The Sword of Welleran and Other Stories.The book was illustrated by Dunsany's preferred artist Sidney Sime, who provided a range of black and white plates, the originals of which are still at Dunsany Castle. These were present in the 1906 and 1922 editions, not in the unauthorised collections and not in most modern reproductions.The title is thought to have been influenced by Algernon Swinburne, who wrote the line "Time and the Gods are at strife" in his 1866 poem "Hymn to Proserpine".

A Time of Lost Gods

Author: Emily Ng
Publisher: Univ of California Press
ISBN: 0520972635
Category : Social Science
Languages : en
Pages : 223

Book Description
Traversing visible and invisible realms, A Time of Lost Gods attends to profound rereadings of politics, religion, and madness in the cosmic accounts of spirit mediumship. Drawing on research across a temple, a psychiatric unit, and the home altars of spirit mediums in a rural county of China’s Central Plain, it asks: What ghostly forms emerge after the death of Mao and the so-called end of history? The story of religion in China since the market reforms of the late 1970s is often told through its destruction under Mao and relative flourishing thereafter. Here, those who engage in mediumship offer a different history of the present. They approach Mao’s reign not simply as an earthly secular rule, but an exceptional interval of divine sovereignty, after which the cosmos collapsed into chaos. Caught between a fading era and an ever-receding horizon, those “left behind” by labor outmigration refigure the evacuated hometown as an ethical-spiritual center to come, amidst a proliferation of madness-inducing spirits. Following pronouncements of China’s rise, and in the wake of what Chinese intellectuals termed semicolonialism, the stories here tell of spirit mediums, patients, and psychiatrists caught in a shared dilemma, in a time when gods have lost their way.

Part-Time Gods

Author: Rachel Aaron
Publisher: Dfz
ISBN: 9781952367014
Category : Young Adult Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 310

Book Description
Life in the magical mess of the Detroit Free Zone is never easy. When you're laboring under the curse of a certain prideful, overbearing dragon, it can be down right impossible. My name is Opal Yong-ae, and I'm a Cleaner. At least, I used to be. Thanks to the supernatural bad luck that turns everything I do against me, these days I'm more of a walking disaster. Getting rid of this curse is the only way to get my life back. Unfortunately, dragon magic is every bit as sneaky and deadly as the monsters behind it, and just as hard to beat. But I've never been one to take her doom at face value. Cornered doesn't mean defeated, and in an awakened city that rules herself, dragons are no longer the biggest powers around.

Time and the Gods

Author: Lord Dunsany
Publisher: DigiCat
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 113

Book Description
"Time and the Gods" is the second book by Irish fantasy writer Lord Dunsany, considered a major influence on the work of J. R. R. Tolkien and other prominent phantasy writers. It presents a series of short stories about a pantheon of deities who dwell in the imaginary world Pegāna. The collection was preceded by an earlier collection, "The Gods of Pegāna," followed by some stories in "The Sword of Welleran and Other Stories."

Time and the Gods (時間與眾神及其他故事集)

Author: Lord Dunsany
Publisher: Hyweb Technology Co. Ltd.
ISBN:
Category : Foreign Language Study
Languages : en
Pages : 553

Book Description
Fall into a beguiling fantasy world in Time and the Gods , a collection of magical short stories from writer Lord Dunsany, whom many critics regard as a central figure in the early development of the fantasy genre. This interlinked series of tales will please fantasy fans who prefer a more literary, lyrical style.

Time and the Gods Illustrated

Author: Lord Dunsany
Publisher: Independently Published
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 144

Book Description
Time and the Gods is the second book by Irish fantasy writer Lord Dunsany, considered a major influence on the work of J. R. R. Tolkien, H. P. Lovecraft, Ursula K. Le Guin, and others.The book was first published in hardcover by William Heinemann in September, 1906, and has been reprinted a number of times since. It was issued by the Modern Library in an unauthorised combined edition with The Book of Wonder under the latter's title in 1918.Dunsany had a brief preface in the original edition and added a new introduction to the 1922 edition.The book is a series of short stories linked by Dunsany's invented pantheon of deities who dwell in Pegāna. It was preceded by his earlier collection The Gods of Pegāna and followed by some stories in The Sword of Welleran and Other Stories.The book was illustrated by Dunsany's preferred artist Sidney Sime, who provided a range of black and white plates, the originals of which are still at Dunsany Castle. These were present in the 1906 and 1922 editions, not in the unauthorised collections and not in most modern reproductions.The title is thought to have been influenced by Algernon Swinburne, who wrote the line "Time and the Gods are at strife" in his 1866 poem "Hymn to Proserpine".

City of 201 Gods

Author: Jacob Olupona
Publisher: Univ of California Press
ISBN: 0520265564
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 355

Book Description
The author focuses on one of the most important religious centers in Africa: the Yoruba city of Ile-Ife in southwest Nigeria. The spread of Yoruba traditions in the African diaspora has come to define the cultural identity of millions of black and white people in Brazil, Cuba, Puerto Rico, Trinidad, and the United States. He describes how the city went from great prominence to near obliteration and then rose again as a contemporary city of gods. Throughout, he corroborates the indispensable linkages between religion, cosmology, migration, and kinship as espoused in the power of royal lineages, hegemonic state structure, gender, and the Yoruba sense of place.

Gods of Fire and Thunder

Author: Fred Saberhagen
Publisher: JSS Literary Productions, LLC
ISBN: 1937422216
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 320

Book Description
Haraldur the northman once joined Jason on his fabled quest for the Golden Fleece, but now he wants nothing more to do with gods and adventure. Returning to his homeland for the first time in many years, he hopes only to settle down on a farm of his own—until he comes across an impenetrable wall of eldritch fire and a lovesick youth determined to breach the wall at any cost. Behind the towering flames, he is told, lies a beautiful Valkyrie trapped in an enchanted sleep, as well as, perhaps, a golden treasure beyond mortal reckoning. It is the gold that tempts Hal to agree, against his better judgment, to assist the youth in his quest. But to find a way past the fiery wall, they must first brave gnomes, ghosts, and the wrath of the gods themselves. For a mighty battle is brewing, and Hal soon finds himself caught up in a celestial conflict between Thor the Thunderer, Loki the Trickster, and most powerful of all, Wodan, the merciless Lord of Battles!

Time and the Gods

Author: Lord Dunsany
Publisher: Prabhat Prakashan
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 117

Book Description
Step into the mystical realms of Irish fantasy with Lord Dunsany’s "Time and the Gods." This influential collection of short stories is set in the enchanting world of Pegāna, populated by Dunsany’s uniquely crafted pantheon of deities. How does Dunsany’s imaginative universe influence the fantastical worlds of modern writers like J. R. R. Tolkien, H. P. Lovecraft, and Ursula K. Le Guin? Explore how this second volume in Dunsany’s series builds upon his earlier work, "The Gods of Pegāna," and continues to captivate readers with its intricate mythology and storytelling. In "Time and the Gods," each story is woven into a larger tapestry, revealing the mysteries and adventures of the gods who inhabit this mythical world. Dunsany’s richly detailed narratives offer a glimpse into a universe where time and divinity intertwine. With a new introduction added to the 1922 edition, this book not only showcases Dunsany’s original genius but also provides readers with deeper insights into his creative vision. It’s a must-read for fans of fantasy literature and those intrigued by the origins of modern mythic storytelling. Ready to explore the mythical world of Pegāna? Dive into "Time and the Gods" and experience the fantasy that has inspired generations of writers. Immerse yourself in this classic collection and discover the profound influence of Lord Dunsany’s work. Purchase "Time and the Gods" today and embark on a journey through timeless fantasy.

Time and the Gods

Author: Lord Dunsany
Publisher: Hachette UK
ISBN: 1473219043
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 592

Book Description
Dreamworlds, magic; faerie - an entrancing collection from 'One of the greatest writers of this century' Arthur C Clarke Of all the weavers of magic, there is none like Lord Dunsany. During his long lifetime he wrote more than sixty books including novels, plays, poetry collections most memorably, innumerable exotic and fantastical short stories. Here is the very best of Dunsany's extraordinarily evocative tales of Faerie, of dreamworlds and of magic. Considered a major influence on J R R Tolkien and Ursula Le Guin, these are some of the most beguiling fantasies in the English language, including the complete contents of Time and the Gods, The Book of Wonder, The Sword of Welleran, The Gods of Pegana and The Last Book of Wonder. 'To the truly imaginative he is a talisman and a key unlocking rich storehouses of dreams' H P Lovecraft