The king of Elfland's daughter: Book Guide, Author and Facts
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The lord of Erl is told by the parliament of his people that they want to be ruled by a magic lord. Obeying the immemorial custom, the lord sends his son Alveric to fetch the King of Elfland's daughter, Lirazel, to be his bride. He makes his way to Elfland, where time passes at a rate far slower than the real world, and wins her. They return to Erl and have a son, but in the manner of fairy brides of folklore, she fits uneasily with his people. She returns to the waiting arms of her father in Elfland, and her lovesick husband goes searching for her, abandoning the kingdom of Erl and wandering in a now-hopeless quest.
Quick facts about The king of Elfland's daughter
- Title: The king of Elfland's daughter
- Author: Lord Dunsany
- First published: 1924
- Genre: fiction, general, fantasy fiction, fiction, fantasy, general
- OpenLibrary ID: OL83871W
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What is The king of Elfland's daughter about?
The lord of Erl is told by the parliament of his people that they want to be ruled by a magic lord.
Who wrote The king of Elfland's daughter?
The king of Elfland's daughter was written by Lord Dunsany.
When was The king of Elfland's daughter published?
The king of Elfland's daughter was first published in 1924.
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