Lord Dunsany

• Born 1878-07-24 · Died 1957-10-25

Lord Dunsany, born Edward Plunkett, was an Irish writer and aristocrat. He is known for his works of fantasy, short stories, novels, and plays. His fiction often drew on mythology and original imaginary worlds. In addition to writing, he served in the military and was active in public life as a member of the Irish peerage.