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This review is from: Don Rodriguez: Chronicles of Shadow Valley (Paperback)
This is the first novel by Lord Dunsany (aka Edward JMD Plunkett), a turn of the 19th/20th century author who was a pioneer in what was to become the genre of "Fantasy". His writing is some of the richest, most beautiful English I've ever read and his novels are a treasure for that reason alone. He also has an insight and storytelling skill that rates his writing as "literature" - much more so than all but the best fantasy authors (such as Ursula LeGuin).That being said, this novel is notable for being a little more "fun" than his high fantasy that follows - it has a lot of humor and derring-do in it and is somewhat reminiscent of Dumas's "Three Musketeers" in that element. I don't think I've ever laughed so hard while reading such excellent prose! The plot revolves around the adventures of a young Spanish gentleman, who not being the eldest son will not inherit his father's property must seek his own fortune. I would highly recommend this to anyone who enjoys Dumas, Stevenson, "The Princess Bride", or Zorro!
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After long and patient research I am still unable to give to the reader of these Chronicles the exact date of the times that they tell of. Read the first page Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
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Shadow Valley, Don Alderon, Dona Mirana, Castle Rodriguez, Don Alvidar, Slave of Orion, Dona Serafina, Can Morano, Mother Earth New!
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After long and patient research I am still unable to give to the reader of these Chronicles the exact date of the times that they tell of. Read the first page Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
green bowmen, mine host Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
Shadow Valley, Don Alderon, Dona Mirana, Castle Rodriguez, Don Alvidar, Slave of Orion, Dona Serafina, Can Morano, Mother Earth New!
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Front Cover | Table of Contents | First Pages | Surprise Me!
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- Don Rodriguez by Lord Dunsany in Front Matter
- Lord Dunsany: Master of the Anglo-Irish Imagination (Contributions to the Study of Science Fiction and Fantasy) by S. T. Joshi on page 90, and page 123
- The Charwoman's Shadow (Del Rey Impact) by Lord Dunsany in Front Matter
- Don Rodriguez: chronicles of Shadow Valley by Lord Dunsany in Front Matter
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