The Book of Wonder by Lord Dunsany ~ Full Audiobook [fantasy]

The Book of Wonder by Lord Dunsany audiobook.

Genre: fantasy

First published in 1912, The Book of Wonder gathers Lord Dunsany's luminous, dreamlike short tales into a single volume of mythic imagination. Each story opens a different door: a traveler strays into uncanny streets where ordinary rules dissolve; a king bargains with forces older than his throne; a hunter follows signs that seem to come from the edge of the world; and distant gods, monsters, and marvels drift through scenes that feel both ancient and newly invented. Dunsany's prose is rich, musical, and deceptively simple, conjuring enchanted cities, impossible beasts, and fateful choices with the calm certainty of a legend being remembered rather than invented. Beneath the jeweled surfaces lies a steady pulse of longing - for beauty, for escape, for answers that remain just out of reach - and a recurring reminder that wonder can humble as easily as it can delight. Ideal for listeners who love poetic fantasy and folklore-like storytelling, this collection invites you to surrender to atmosphere, mystery, and the strange logic of dreams, where every path may lead to awe and every wish carries its own shadow.

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Chapters (Approximate)

(00:00:00) Chapter 01

(00:12:06) Chapter 02

(00:21:42) Chapter 03

(00:28:29) Chapter 04

(00:38:19) Chapter 05

(00:47:27) Chapter 06

(00:58:18) Chapter 07

(01:05:53) Chapter 08

(01:18:53) Chapter 09

(01:29:22) Chapter 10

(01:41:23) Chapter 11

(01:53:24) Chapter 12

(02:05:06) Chapter 13

(02:15:48) Chapter 14

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