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Tales of Wonder

Lord Dunsany

Publisher: Booklassic

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The Last Book of Wonder, originally published as Tales of Wonder, is the tenth book and sixth original short story collection of Irish fantasy writer Lord Dunsany, considered a major influence on the work of J. R. R. Tolkien, H. P. Lovecraft, Ursula LeGuin and others.
Available since: 06/17/2015.

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