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Publication
New York, Ballantine Books [1971]
Description
Classic Literature. Fantasy. Fiction. HTML: Fans of classic fantasy will revel in this coming-of-age story from Irish author Lord Dunsany. Set in long-ago Spain, the novel follows the development of Don Rodriguez, a charming young aristocrat who is forced by his family to make his own way in the world. Relying on nothing but his sword, his wit, and his trusty sidekick Morano, Rodriguez sets off on a series of life-or-death adventures..
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LibraryThing member dbsovereign
With Lord Dunsany it is all about the *way* he writes - that very ornate British thing. A Sancho Panza tripping through a fantasy Spain, set to accompany a guy on a quest (who has just lost his inheritance).
LibraryThing member DinadansFriend
in the world before Tolkien, lord Dunsany had a considerable reputation as a learned and witty fantasist. This is his take on the mental world also illuminated by Miguel Cervantes. It is a pleasant fantasy and quite a fun read. the writers in this genre thought it quite fitting that he be included
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in the Del Rey collection of ancestors of tolkien. Show Less
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Original publication date
1922
Physical description
xiv, 274 p.; 18 cm