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The King Of Elfland'S Daughter, Paperback / softback Book

The King Of Elfland'S Daughter Paperback / softback

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Certainly! "The King of Elfland's Daughter" is a novel by Lord Dunsany.

It is considered one of the earliest and most influential works in the genre of modern fantasy.

The story takes place in the imaginary land of Erl, where the people are ruled by a mortal king named Alveric, who falls in love with the daughter of the King of Elfland.

She agrees to marry him, but only if he can bring back the magical crystal that once separated the realms of elves and men.

Alveric sets out on a quest to find the crystal, encountering various magical creatures and obstacles along the way.

When he finally returns with the crystal, he and his bride are able to marry and unite the realms of elves and men, but their union leads to unexpected consequences and tensions between the two worlds.

The novel is known for its beautiful exploration of themes such as the conflict between duty and desire, the nature of magic and its relationship with the human world, and the clash between different cultural and social values.

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