A Night At An Inn

by Lord Dunsany

Book Overview

A Night At An Inn is a collection of short stories written by Lord Dunsany, an Irish writer and dramatist. The book was first published in 1916 and contains ten stories that are set in an inn in the fictional town of Oxgodby. Each story is unique and explores different themes such as love, death, greed, and the supernatural.The book begins with the story of a traveler who arrives at the inn and is welcomed by the innkeeper. The traveler soon discovers that the inn is not an ordinary one, and strange things happen there. In the following stories, the reader is introduced to various characters who come to the inn seeking shelter or refuge. These characters include a poet, a soldier, a thief, and a priest.As the night progresses, each character shares their story with the others, and the reader is transported to different worlds and times. The stories are beautifully written, with vivid descriptions and poetic language that capture the imagination. Lord Dunsany's use of allegory and symbolism adds depth to the stories, and the reader is left with much to ponder.Overall, A Night At An Inn is a captivating book that showcases Lord Dunsany's talent as a writer. The stories are engaging, thought-provoking, and leave a lasting impression on the reader. It is a must-read for anyone who enjoys fantasy, supernatural, and allegorical fiction.Sniggers. Those clever ones are the beggars to make a muddle. Their plans are clever enough, but they don't work, and then they make a mess of things much worse than you or me.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1419102591
• ISBN13: 9781419102592
• Release Date: June 2004
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 48 Pages
• Weight: 0.22 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 7.5" x 9.3"