The Toys of Peace and Other Papers Book

Tales of Three Hemispheres is a slim volume in which Lord Dunsany returns to the style of his earlier short fantasy fiction, after the minor diversion of a World War. One of the longer stories in it, in fact, is a reprint of 'Idle Days on the Yann' from A Dreamer's Tales, albeit it works well here in context as the first of a three part story.

One risks being reductive by saying this is merely more of the same from Dunsany, but at a superficial level that is what it is. His fantastical prose poetry is as enchanting as ever, and will appeal to existing fans, but is neither the likeliest nor best starting point for winning new admirers.