Lord Dunsany

Lord Dunsany

Lord Dunsany
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Nom de naissance Edward John Moreton Drax Plunkett
Naissance
Marylebone, Londres, Drapeau de l'Angleterre Angleterre
Décès (à 79 ans)
Dublin, Drapeau de l'Irlande Irlande
Activité principale
Romancier, nouvelliste, poète, dramaturge
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Langue d’écriture Anglais irlandais
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Fantasy

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Lord Dunsany
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Nom de naissance Edward John Moreton Drax Plunkett
Naissance 24 juillet 1878
Marylebone, Londres, Drapeau de l'Angleterre Angleterre
Décès 25 octobre 1957 (à 79 ans)
Dublin, Drapeau de l'Irlande Irlande
Activité principale
Romancier, nouvelliste, poète, dramaturge
Auteur
Langue d’écriture Anglais irlandais
Genres
Fantasy

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Edward John Moreton Drax Plunkett, 18e baron de Dunsany, est un écrivain irlandais né le 24 juillet 1878 à Londres et mort le 25 octobre 1957 à Dublin. Ses œuvres sont publiées sous le nom de Lord Dunsany. Auteur de nouvelles, romans, pièces de théâtre, poèmes et essais, il est considéré comme l'un des fondateurs de la fantasy moderne.

250px-Portrait_Lord_Dunsany.jpgPortrait Lord Dunsany par Serge Ivanoff, San Francisco, 1953.

Biographie

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Edward John Moreton Drax Plunkett est le fils du dix-septième baron de Dunsany, John William Plunkett (en), et de son épouse Ernle Elizabeth Louisa Maria Grosvenor Burton. Il voit le jour le 24 juillet 1878 au no 15 de Park Square, à Londres[1].

Formé à Eton, puis à l'Académie royale militaire de Sandhurst, Plunkett sert dans les Coldstream Guards pendant la seconde guerre des Boers. Il succède à son père comme baron de Dunsany en 1899, héritant des propriétés familiales où il réside sa vie durant : Dunstall Priory à Shoreham, dans le Kent, et le château de Dunsany (en) dans le comté de Meath. Il épouse le 15 septembre 1904 Lady Beatrice Child Villiers (1880-1970), la benjamine des filles du comte de Jersey Victor Child Villiers[1]. Ils ont un fils, Randal Arthur Henry Plunkett (1906-1999). Durant la Première Guerre mondiale, Lord Dunsany combat dans les rangs des Royal Inniskilling Fusiliers (en). Il enseigne la littérature anglaise à l'université d'Athènes de 1940 à 1941, et parvient à fuir la ville au moment de l'invasion allemande.

Athlète, sportif et passionné de chasse, Lord Dunsany est un écrivain très prolifique. Son premier livre, le recueil de nouvelles The Gods of Pegana, paraît en 1905, et il publie durant son demi-siècle de carrière une soixantaine de romans et recueils de nouvelles, plusieurs pièces de théâtre, des volumes de poésie et une traduction des Odes d'Horace. On retrouve déjà chez Dunsany ce qui fera partie de la « fantasy moderne », c'est-à-dire d'épiques combats (The Sword of Welleran, 1908) et des histoires de passage vers d'autres mondes imaginaires minutieusement construits. La Fille du roi des elfes, écrit en 1924, est généralement considéré comme son chef-d'œuvre.

Lord Dunsany meurt le 25 octobre 1957, âgé de soixante-dix-neuf ans, des suites d'une appendicite. Il est enterré à Shoreham[1]. Ses écrits sont pour l'instant très peu traduits en français (quelques romans et recueils de nouvelles seulement).

Œuvre

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Principaux recueils de fantasy

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  • The Gods of Pegāna, illustré par Sidney Sime, Londres, Elkin Mathews, 1905 ; tr. en français, Les Dieux de Pegāna, Terre de Brume, 2002
  • Time and the Gods, 1906
  • The Sword of Welleran, 1908
  • A Dreamer's Tale, 1910
  • The Book of Wonder, 1912)
  • Fifty-one Tales (1915)
  • The Last Book of Wonder, 1916
  • Tales of Three Hemispheres, 1919
  • The Man who ate the Phoenix, 1947
  • The Little Tales of Smethers, 1952

Romans de fantasy ou de science-fiction

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  • The Chronicles of Rodriguez ou Don Rodriguez: Chronicles of Shadow Valley (1922)
  • La Fille du roi des elfes (The King of Elfland's Daughter, 1924)
  • The Charwoman's Shadow (1924)
  • The Blessing of Pan (1927)
  • Vent du Nord (The Curse of the Wise Woman, 1935)
  • My Talks with Dean Spanley (1936)
  • The Strange Journeys of Colonel Polders (1950)
  • The Last Revolution (1951)
  • The Pleasures of a Futuroscope [1955] (2003, posthume)

Cycle de Jorkens

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  • Les Fabuleux Voyages de Mr Jorkens, Terre de Brume, 2004 ((en) The Travel Tales of Mr Joseph Jorkens, 1931)
  • Jorkens remembers Africa (1934)
  • Jorkens has a Large Whiskey (1940)
  • The Fourth Book of Jorkens (1948)
  • Jorkens Borrows Another Whiskey (1954)
  • The Last Book of Jorkens [1957] (2002, posthume)

et quelques autres contes dans Volume 2 et Volume 3 de The Collected Jorkens

En français : Encore un whiskey, monsieur Jorkens et Les Fabuleux Voyages de M. Jorkens.

Autres romans

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  • Up in the Hills (1935)
  • Rory and Bran (1936)
  • The Story of Mona Sheehy (1939)
  • Guerilla (1944)
  • His Fellow Men (1952)

Divers

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  • The Glittering Gate (1909, Abbey Theatre, Dublin)
  • The Tents of the Arabs(1910)
  • The Laughter of the Gods (1910)
  • King Argimenes and the Unknown Warrior (1910 / 1911)
  • The Queen's Enemies
  • A Night at the Inn (1911)
  • The Gods of the Mountain (1911, Haymarket Theatre, London)
  • Five Plays (1914): The Gods of the Mountain, The Golden Doom, King Argimenes and the Unknown Warrior, The Glittering Gate, und The Lost Silk Hat.
  • Plays of God and Men (1917): The Tents of the Arabs, The Laughter of the Gods, The Queen's Enemies und A Night at the Inn.
  • Plays of Near and Far (1922): If, The Compromise of the King of the Golden Isles, The Flight of the Queen, Cheezo, A Good Bargain, If Shakespeare Lived To-Day und Fame and the Poet.
  • Alexander and Three small plays(1925): Alexander, The Old King's Tale, The Evil Kettle und The Amusement of Khan Kharuda.
  • Seven Modern Comedies (1927): Atalanta in Wimbledon, The Raffle, The Journey of the Soul, In Holy Russia, His Sainted Grandmother, The Hopeless Passion of Mr. Bunyon and The Jest of Hahalaba.
  • The Old Folk of the Centuries (1930)
  • Lord Adrian (1933)
  • Mr. Faithful (1935)
  • Plays for Earth amd Air (1937): Fame Comes Late, A Matter of Honour, Mr. Sliggen's Hour, The Pumpkin, The Use of Man, The Bureau de Change, The Seventh Symphony, Golden Dragon City, Time's Joke und Atmospherics.
  • The Ghost of My Valley, nouvelle publiée dans le recueil The Third Ghost Book éditée par Cynthia Asquith, 1956.

Recueils de poésie

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  • Fifty Poems (1929)
  • Mirage Water (1938)
  • War Poems (a muddle, printed while we were abroad) (1941)
  • A Journey (1943)
  • Wandering Songs (1943)
  • The Year (1946)
  • The Odes of Horace (1947) (Übersetzung)
  • To Awaken Pegasus (1949)
  • Verses Dedicatory: 18 Previously Unpublished Poems (1985, posthume)

Autres recueils

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  • Tales of War (1918)
  • Unhappy Far-Off Things (1919)
  • Ghosts of the Heavyside Layer and Other Fantasmas (1980, posthume)

Essais

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  • Nowadays (1918)
  • Building a Sentence (1934)
  • My Ireland (1937)
  • The Donellan Lectures 1943 (1945)
  • A Glimpse From the Watchtower (1946)

Satire

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  • If I Were Dictator (The Pronouncement of the Fraud Macaroni) (1934)

Autobiographies

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  • Patches of Sunlight (1938)
  • While the Sirens Slept (1944)
  • The Sirens Wake (1945)

Références

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Sur les autres projets Wikimedia :

  • Lord Dunsany, sur Wikimedia Commons
  • Lord Dunsany, sur Wikisource
  1. ↑ a b et c (en) Leonard R. N. Ashley, « Plunkett, Edward John Moreton Drax, eighteenth Baron Dunsany (1878–1957) », dans Oxford Dictionary of National Biography, Oxford University Press, 2004 (lire en ligne).

Annexes

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Bibliographie

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  • Max Duperray, « Lord Dunsany : sa place dans une éventuelle littérature fantastique irlandaise », Études irlandaises, no 9,‎ décembre 1984, p. 81-88 (lire en ligne).
  • (en) S. T. Joshi, The Weird Tale : Arthur Machen, Lord Dunsany, Algernon Blackwood, M. R. James, Ambrose Bierce, H. P. Lovecraft, Holicong (Pennsylvanie), Wildside Press, 2003 (1re éd. 1990, Austin, University of Texas Press), XII-292 p. (ISBN 978-0-8095-3122-6, lire en ligne), chap. 2 (« Lord Dunsany : The Career of a Fantaisiste »), p. 42-86.

Liens externes

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    • Internet Speculative Fiction Database
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"The Big Book of Classic Fantasy: 25 Novels and Stories Illustrated" is a magnum opus that transcends the boundaries of time, immersing readers in a sprawling tapestry of fantastical realms and timeless narratives. This monumental anthology meticulously curates 25 literary treasures, ranging from enduring classics to hidden gems, all accompanied by exquisite illustrations that breathe life into the enchanting landscapes and characters crafted by some of the greatest minds in fantasy literature. At the heart of this collection lies "The Chronicles of Narnia," C.S. Lewis's magnum opus that has captivated readers for generations. Through this series, readers traverse the wardrobe into the magical land of Narnia, where talking animals, mythical creatures, and epic battles between good and evil unfold in a masterfully woven narrative. Lewis's exploration of themes such as courage, friendship, and the eternal struggle between light and darkness resonates with readers of all ages. Equally iconic is the inclusion of "Conan the Barbarian," a series that epitomizes the essence of heroic fantasy. Penned by Robert E. Howard, these tales catapult readers into a world of sword and sorcery, where the indomitable warrior Conan embarks on epic quests, battling both supernatural forces and mortal foes. The raw energy and visceral storytelling of Howard's work have left an indelible mark on the fantasy genre. Diving into the realm of fairy tales, "The Princess and the Goblin" by George MacDonald stands as a testament to the enduring power of enchanting narratives. This timeless tale unfolds in a magical kingdom where a courageous princess and a miner's son confront goblins, mysterious creatures, and magical beings. MacDonald's storytelling, rich in allegory and imagination, invites readers to rediscover the wonder and magic inherent in classic fairy tales. Lord Dunsany's "The Book of Wonder" adds another layer of depth to the anthology, offering readers a glimpse into a world of whimsy and thought-provoking fantasy. Dunsany, a pioneer in the fantasy genre, weaves tales that transcend conventional storytelling, inviting readers to explore dreamlike landscapes where the boundaries between reality and fantasy blur. "The Wood Beyond the World" by William Morris transports readers to a medieval-inspired fantasy realm, where love, adventure, and the mystical intertwine in a narrative that reflects Morris's expertise in both literature and design. His intricate world-building and poetic prose contribute to the enduring appeal of this lesser-known gem. What sets "The Big Book of Classic Fantasy" apart is not only its inclusion of these cornerstone works but also the careful selection of lesser-known yet equally compelling stories. The anthology serves as a literary treasure trove, introducing readers to narratives that have, until now, remained hidden in the shadows of more prominent works. As readers journey through the pages of this anthology, they are not merely consuming stories; they are embarking on a literary pilgrimage through the evolution of fantasy. From the foundations laid by Lewis and Howard to the lesser-explored territories crafted by MacDonald, Dunsany, and Morris, each narrative contributes to the rich tapestry of the genre. "The Big Book of Classic Fantasy" is not a mere compilation; it is an exploration of the universal themes that have fueled the imaginations of storytellers across centuries. It invites readers to reflect on the enduring resonance of fantasy literature and its ability to transcend cultural and temporal boundaries. In a world where the pace of life seems to accelerate with each passing day, this anthology serves as a timeless sanctuary—a place where readers can retreat to rediscover the magic and wonder that first ignited their love for fantasy. Whether one is a seasoned enthusiast or a newcomer eager to explore the genre's roots, this collection offers a literary odyssey that spans the breadth of human imagination. Contents: C. S. Lewis The Chronicles of Narnia - The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe - Prince Caspian - The Voyage of the ‘Dawn Treader’ - The Silver Chair - The Horse and His Boy - The Magician’s Nephew - The Last Battle James Branch Cabell Jurgen A Comedy of Justice Robert E. Howard Conan the Barbarian - The Phoenix on the Sword - The Scarlet Citadel - The Tower of the Elephant - Black Colossus - The Slithering Shadow - The Pool of the Black One - Rogues in the House George MacDonald The Princess and the Goblin Lewis Carroll Alice's Adventures in Wonderland Charles Kingsley The Water-Babies Lord Dunsany - The King of Elfland's Daughter - The Gods of Pegāna - The Book of Wonder William Morris - The Wood Beyond the World - The Story of the Volsungs
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Affiche du document 50+ Masterpieces of Occult & Supernatural Fiction : At the Mountains of Madness, The Call of Cthulhu, The Willows, The Case of Lady Sannox, The Monkey’s Paw, The Turn of the Screw and others

50+ Masterpieces of Occult & Supernatural Fiction : At the Mountains of Madness, The Call of Cthulhu, The Willows, The Case of Lady Sannox, The Monkey’s Paw, The Turn of the Screw and others

Saki

6h13min30

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498 pages. Temps de lecture estimé 6h13min.
Occult and Supernatural fiction is a genre of speculative fiction that exploits or is centered on supernatural themes, often contradicting naturalist assumptions of the real world. In its broadest definition, supernatural fiction overlaps with examples of weird fiction, horror fiction, vampire literature, ghost story, and fantasy. Elements of supernatural fiction can be found in writing from the genre of science fiction. Amongst academics, readers and collectors, however, supernatural fiction is often classed as a discrete genre defined by the elimination of "horror", "fantasy", and elements important to other genres.The one genre supernatural fiction appears to embrace in its entirety is the traditional ghost story. Contents: E. F. Benson CATERPILLARS THE SANCTUARY THE THING IN THE HALL THE TERROR BY NIGHT Ambrose Bierce AN OCCURRENCE AT OWL CREEK BRIDGE THE MIDDLE TOE OF THE RIGHT FOOT Algernon Blackwood THE WILLOWS Ulric Daubeny THE SUMACH Charles Dickens THE SIGNAL-MAN Arthur Conan Doyle THE CASE OF LADY SANNOX Lord Dunsany DISTRESSING TALE OF THANGOBRIND THE JEWELLER William Fryer Harvey ACROSS THE MOORS Nathaniel Hawthorne THE AMBITIOUS GUEST W.W. Jacobs THE MONKEY'S PAW Henry James THE TURN OF THE SCREW Franz Kafka IN THE PENAL COLONY David H. Keller THE THING IN THE CELLAR Henry Kuttner THE GRAVEYARD RATS Joseph Sheridan Le Fanu CARMILLA H.P. Lovecraft AT THE MOUNTAINS OF MADNESS THE CALL OF CTHULHU POLARIS THE QUEST OF IRANON THE RATS IN THE WALLS A REMINISCENCE OF DR. SAMUEL JOHNSON THE SECRET CAVE OR JOHN LEES ADVENTURE THE SHADOW OUT OF TIME THE SHADOW OVER INNSMOUTH THE SHUNNED HOUSE THE SILVER KEY THE STATEMENT OF RANDOLPH CARTER THE STRANGE HIGH HOUSE IN THE MIST THE STREET THE TEMPLE THE TERRIBLE OLD MAN THE TOMB THE TRANSITION OF JUAN ROMERO THE TREE UNDER THE PYRAMIDS THE VERY OLD FOLK WHAT THE MOON BRINGS Arthur Machen THE GREAT GOD PAN M. R. James THE MEZZOTINT THE STALLS OF BARCHESTER CATHEDRAL THE ASH-TREE NUMBER 13 COUNT MAGNUS A WARNING TO THE CURIOUS Vincent O'Sullivan WHEN I WAS DEAD Edgar Allan Poe THE PIT AND THE PENDULUM THE TELL—TALE HEART Margaret Ronan FINGER! FINGER! Saki GABRIEL-ERNEST THE OPEN WINDOW
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Affiche du document The Greatest Ghost and Horror Stories Ever Written: volume 7 (30 short stories)

The Greatest Ghost and Horror Stories Ever Written: volume 7 (30 short stories)

Arthur Conan Doyle

4h18min00

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344 pages. Temps de lecture estimé 4h18min.
If you were looking for the Holy Bible of the horror anthologies, consider yourself lucky, because you just found it! Cosmic horror, supernatural events, ghost stories, weird fiction, mystical fantasies, occult narratives, this book plunges you into dark domains and brings you face to face with surreal monstrosities. This seventh volume of “The Greatest Ghost and Horror Stories Ever Written” features 30 stories by an all-star cast, including Sheridan Le Fanu, M. R. James, Wilkie Collins, Ambrose Bierce, Richard Connell, Edgar Allan Poe, H. P. Lovecraft, Arthur Conan Doyle and Arthur Machen, among many others!
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