Fifty-One Tales

What if the gods, the stars, and even Death itself could speak? In Fifty-One Tales, Lord Dunsany delivers a collection of ultra-short stories that blend myth, fantasy, and philosophy into sharp, thought-provoking vignettes.

Each tale is a glimpse into a world where imagination reigns—where time bends, dreams breathe, and the boundaries between reality and myth dissolve. With lyrical prose and stunning brevity, Dunsany explores themes like mortality, beauty, greed, and the absurdity of human ambition.

Though brief, these stories are anything but light. They carry the weight of timeless questions and the elegance of literary magic. Writers from Tolkien to Neil Gaiman have cited Dunsany as an inspiration, and Fifty-One Tales shows exactly why.

If you love short, powerful stories that leave a lasting impression, this classic is a treasure chest of strange wonders and poetic insight.