About this book
Lord Dunsany's enchanting *Time and the Gods* transports listeners to mythical realms where divine beings and mortals navigate fate, wonder, and cosmic mystery. First published in 1906, this masterwork of fantasy short stories weaves together tales from imagined lands—Yarnith, Averon, Zarkandhu—in prose that echoes ancient mythology and timeless legend.
Dunsany crafts narratives of profound imagination: gods at play with mortal destinies, the creation of seas and civilizations, the strange workings of fate itself. Each tale reads like a myth passed down through ages, exploring themes of time's relentless march, divine whimsy, human longing, and the mysterious relationship between the eternal and the fleeting. His lyrical, dreamlike style influenced generations of fantasy writers, from H.P. Lovecraft to Ursula K. Le Guin.
These are not conventional stories but philosophical meditations wrapped in wonder—perfect for listeners drawn to atmospheric, imaginative fiction that transcends ordinary fantasy. If you cherish classic fantasy with literary depth, appreciate mythology reborn through modern imagination, or seek tales that linger in the mind long after listening ends, *Time and the Gods* offers an unforgettable journey into worlds where the divine and human collide in unexpected, haunting ways.
