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"The Laughter of the Gods" is a captivating collection of short fantasy stories by Lord Dunsany, one of the masters of the genre. With his signature lyrical prose and imaginative world-building, Dunsany crafts tales that explore themes of destiny, morality, and the capricious nature of the divine. These stories, evocative and thought-provoking, transport readers to realms where gods and mortals interact, and where the boundaries between reality and dream blur. A classic of early 20th-century fantasy, Dunsany's work continues to inspire readers and writers alike, offering a glimpse into a world of myth and wonder. This collection showcases Dunsany's unique voice and his enduring contribution to the fantasy genre. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work. This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.