Plays of Near & Far

Plays of Near & Far by Edward John Moreton Drax Plunkett Dunsany sweeps listeners into a world where mythic imagination and theatre meet, offering lyrical, dreamlike drama that rewards close listening. Collected in the early 20th century, these plays blend fantasy, folklore and stagecraft—ranging from the delicate, almost fable-like "The Flight of the Queen," an affectionate dramatization of the bees, to the courtly, cunning politics of "The Compromise of the King of the Golden Isles." Dunsany’s language is poetic and precise, his scenes populated by gods, kings and ordinary folk whose small choices echo larger moral and cosmic themes. Though rooted in the era’s literary theatre, the work feels timeless: it privileges mood, ritual and theatrical spectacle over realist plotting, and resists easy allegory while still probing human vanity, courage and loss. Perfect for listeners who love classic literature and dramatic plays, this audiobook will appeal to fans of early fantasy, mythic drama and poetic stagewriting. Tune in for an encounter with one of modern fantasy’s foundational voices—an immersive theatrical experience that sounds as if it were written to be heard aloud.