The Food of Death

The Food of Death: Fifty-one Tales is a collection of short stories by the celebrated Irish writer, Lord Dunsany. Published in 1909, the book contains fifty-one eerie and fantastical tales that explore the darker aspects of human nature and the supernatural world. The stories are set in a variety of locations, from the deserts of Arabia to the forests of Europe, and feature a diverse cast of characters, including demons, ghosts, and other supernatural beings. Some of the stories are humorous and satirical, while others are haunting and macabre. Throughout the collection, Dunsany's vivid prose and imaginative storytelling transport the reader to strange and wondrous realms, where the line between life and death is blurred and anything is possible. The Food of Death: Fifty-one Tales is a must-read for fans of horror, fantasy, and speculative fiction, and a testament to Dunsany's enduring legacy as one of the greatest writers of the early 20th century.A collection of stories by Lord Dunsany. Contents: The Assignation; Charon; The Death of Pan; The Sphinx at Gizeh; The Hen; Wind and Fog; The Raft-Builders; The Workman; The Guest; Death and Odysseus; Death and the Orange; The Prayer of the Flowers; Time and the Tradesman; The Little City; The Unpasturable Fields; The Worm and the Angel; The Songless Country; The Latest Thing; The Demagogue and the Demi-Monde; The Giant Poppy; and 31 more. See other titles by this author available from Kessinger Publishing.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.