The Food of Death

The Food of Death: Fifty-one Tales is a collection of short stories written by Lord Dunsany. The book is divided into three parts, each containing tales that explore the theme of death and its various manifestations. The stories are written in a fantastical style, with elements of mythology, folklore, and the supernatural woven into each narrative.The first part of the book focuses on the inevitability of death and the different ways in which it can be experienced. The stories in this section explore the idea of death as a natural part of life, and the ways in which it can bring both sorrow and joy.The second part of the book delves deeper into the supernatural, exploring the idea of death as a force that can be controlled or manipulated. The stories in this section feature ghosts, demons, and other supernatural beings, and often involve characters who are trying to cheat death or escape its grasp.The final part of the book takes a more philosophical approach, exploring the idea of death as a transformative experience. The stories in this section often feature characters who undergo a spiritual or emotional transformation as a result of their encounters with death.Overall, The Food of Death: Fifty-one Tales is a thought-provoking collection of stories that explores the many facets of death and its impact on the human experience. With its rich imagery and vivid storytelling, it is a must-read for fans of fantasy and supernatural fiction.A collection of stories by Lord Dunsany. Contents: The Assignation; Charon; The Death of Pan; The Sphinx at Gizeh; The Hen; Wind and Fog; The Raft-Builders; The Workman; The Guest; Death and Odysseus; Death and the Orange; The Prayer of the Flowers; Time and the Tradesman; The Little City; The Unpasturable Fields; The Worm and the Angel; The Songless Country; The Latest Thing; The Demagogue and the Demi-Monde; The Giant Poppy; and 31 more. See other titles by this author available from Kessinger Publishing.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.