Lord Dunsany - The History of Sci Fi - Extra Sci Fi - Part 6

[@extrahistory]

James had trouble finding a high-quality annotated edition of his favorite short stories from Lord Dunsany, so he decided to make his own! Learn more: kzbin.info/www/bejne/fJimpWOIe6-mobM bit.ly/LordDunsany (international availability coming soon)

[@flyrefi]

This is incredible news. I was just searching for a good collection a couple months ago and what the web has to offer was very disappointing

[@beastboy0078]

I will try and find his work. Extra Sci Fi. You have peaked my interest in this series of books by dunsany.

[@gamers7800]

Extra Credits Ahh that's no fun, in fact that sounds like homework , homework just for extra credit. 😉 I feel James pain authors like Lewis Carroll, Tolkien and Lovecraft have beautiful editions of their works in print while most of Dunsany has fallen into public domain. Still no excuse for the oversight.

[@dunsaniandreams9]

The King of Dreams!

[@chadsknnr]

Thank you for this!

[@AhmedAlMahdiOfficial]

Lord Dunsany is my favorite author of all time, and I'm currently working on translating his books into Arabic. I'm glad that you made this episode, and I'm glad to see more comments from people willing to read his works.

[@niaschim]

Sharing books, and building bridges makes you a hero

[@thenomad4606]

Can you recommend me some Arabic authors that have been translated and those that haven't been translated? Thank you.

[@jackal25301]

مرحبا هل ترجمة قصصه حاليا؟

[@zinahmuayad1034]

بليز ممكن تعطيني ملخص قصة gods of pergana

[@sanctusservus4714]

Hey extra credits. Truth be told, this is the first I've ever heard of Lord Dunsany and his works, and I didn't know he is the origin of inspiration of so many famous authors. What you've told of Lord Dunsany's works has caught my interest, so I'll try to find and read some when I get the chance. Thank you.

[@ThatAnimeSnob]

be warned that his stories are very basic in plot and characters

[@milamber319]

James just released a video regarding just that. hes got a book for you

[@Ediranii]

Same

[@sanctusservus4714]

milamber319 Actually, just bought the book last night. Should be getting it Friday.

[@Delgen1951]

you have misted a great writer, I ran into him in the early servites by the Ballantine books fantasies masters series ed by Len Carter, check them out if you can find copies.

[@christopherviggiano9367]

This is the kind of people who has lived a life greater than a billion men. I’m amazed with the people he knew and inspired. His work is incredible, and his life is equally as incredible.

[@Hemlock.]

Being Irish this was absolutely mind blowing, Firstly I’m almost ashamed that I didn’t know of this man before this. I know most of the history around the Easter rising but never knew this story and did not know that the legendary Micheal Collins was buried with this mans belt on, thank you for introducing me to this man!

[@Twilord_]

Fellow Irishman here, they're blowing my mind too. Definitely have to check out his works.

[@shayneoneill1506]

Indeed. This is all new to me as well.

[@dyacktman]

Not too surprising you wouldn't know of him; here's an interesting (but a bit abbreviated) quote from the Introduction to the book "The Ghost in the Corner and Other Stories" which is a collection of some Dunsany short stories: "Another major theme in the stories of this book is Dunsany's conflicted view of Ireland and his fellow Irishmen. In spite of the fact that he wrote several poignant novels about Ireland [...] he was long looked upon with suspicion by his fellow countrymen [...]. Dunsany himself remained definitely Anglo-Irish and was opposed to the cause of Irish independence. [...] As a result, Dunsany's tales of Ireland and Irish life, almost always comical and satirical, do not shy away from tartness and pungency. [...] It is not surprising that Irish readers and critics long felt the need to write Dunsany out of the literary history of Ireland; but with the passing of time and because of the high regard that Dunsany continues to claim in fantasy literature, Irish prejudice against him seems finally to be on the wane.

[@Ee21k]

eh, fair warning... he was not a fan of irish prople. he... says some things in his books you may not like.

[@putraduha3176]

The Smyth View man, he looks like to someone on the other side of the ireland independence. Goverment wouldnt give any appreciation

[@LordBloodySoul]

Dunsany is really underrated these days. I remember speaking about him in a book presentation back at school and nobody even knew who the guy was. I love his fantasy novels. Gods of Pegana is one of my favs :3

[@wopor333]

this was like a combo episode of extra history and sci fi, verry enjoyable

[@barrybend7189]

wopor333 sci-fi is a telling of events in history but with a veil of mystery added to it.

[@bernhard_jaeger]

*extra enjoyable

[@nygge]

Who knows, maybe we'll get a crossover event Marvel-style with Sci-fi, history, Credits and Mythology :-D

[@wopor333]

haha yeah RIGHT CHIP!!!

[@Mothlinger]

The King of Elfland's Daughter was one of my favourite old fantasy stories growing up! I never even knew who wrote it, it's amazing to finally find this out after all this time. Honestly I always feel compelled to check out the works shown in this series, but that really really makes me want to see what his other stories are like.

[@ToastyHeresStreamArchive]

I actually lived down the road from Dunsany Castle, where he apparently wrote a good chunk of his works, and this is the first I've ever heard of him.

[@jimavelli1866]

I knew nothing of Lord Dunsany apart from his name in reference to other writers that I love, until I saw this. Thank you for introducing us.

[@SunShadow878]

Loved Lord Dunsany's works since my childhood. Realising this fact only makes me much, much happier about it. Thank you, Extra Credits Crew, for making this episode! Dunsany REALLY needs love and attention that he deserves! Much love

[@TheCreepypro]

this is why I love you guys, you bring our attention not just to cool authors that don't get enough credit but to just all around awesome guys in general that we should know more about regardless, I know way too much about Hemingway and not enough about Lord Dunsany

[@baranix3384]

I never knew the man who started all my favorite things. I mistakenly attributed it all to Tolkien. Granted Tolkien is a genius in his own right, but now I MUST read the Pegana stories! Thank you for this video on him!

[@kylebarry7602]

How Nuth Would Have Practiced His Art Upon The Gnoles is one of my favorite short stories (it's sequel by Margaret St. Clair is also great)! I'm so glad you guys did this episode because I didn't really know Lord Dunsanny was such an influential figure! I just thought I was such a hipster for liking him lol

[@CMB505]

Man. What a badass. Never knew about this guy, but now I wanna find his work. Thanks, Extra SciFi

[@pameiuioigoutu]

Your Extra Sci-fi videos make me remember my teenage years, when I first discovered the genre and I was thrilled to read the classics and discover new authors. I'm loving this series

[@RossPeterson06]

The Greeks, Poe, and the King James Bible... ...sounds like a great band name. lol

[@333kenshin]

or the punchline of a really contrived joke

[@haberak3310]

Dunsany made it, his successors refined it, and theirs defined it. When I talk of fantasy and world building, I always root it to Tolkien and Lewis for Middle Earth and Narnia, but now I need to find Dunsany's Pagana.

[@asiboe]

Lord Dunsany is the father of one of my favorite pastimes ❤️

[@synapse0]

Dunsany!!!! Gods of Pegana is one of my favorite sources of inspiration to breathe life into Exalted's setting

[@edoboss101]

As for other authors in this series, I had never heard of this truly awesome man and his works. Definetely gonna check him out! HUGE thank you, Extra Credits Team, for highlighting all these wonderful people! Truly inspiring. ❤

[@cmdreteri7791]

Thank you so much for helping to bring Dunsany back to light.

[@richardpoteat4661]

James: I had heard of Lord Dunsany, as well as Alfred Bester. At the time I was deep into E. E. "Doc" Smith (who I hope you will cover soon). After watching this, I have ordered all of the books you listed. Thank you for this episode!

[@Blizzic]

How have I not heard of this person before?

[@anonimoalfin]

Exactly my thought O_o !

[@harbl99]

He's one of those author's who is a well-kept open secret.

[@Micolash_is_behind_you]

same

[@flickflack]

So glad you're giving Dunsany his own episode. His work was awe inspiring. I loved his Gods of Pegāna and Tales of Three Hemispheres. Absolutely brilliant writer.

[@Javischak123]

Just bought the two books mentioned here on Amazon. This series has been an incredible place to research and find the origins of fantasy and sci find books. Thank you guys for creating this series.

[@agamemnonahb]

I'm glad to see his works being discussed here. I found Lord Dunsany through Lovecraft years ago. He is an experience you can't really understand until you read his works yourself.

[@HughsyHughes]

Great video! I lived just down the road from Dunsany Castle(your pronunciation of Dunsany was spot on). I was aware from the local history that he was a famous author, but not that he had written SciFi(it just mentioned he wrote fiction). This video made me want to check out his work, I've already ordered the book. Thanks for that!

[@agustinmeza4633]

Extra Like. Thank you for doing justice to this writer. I love the way he writes and his imagination is unstoppable.

[@lucasscandella3685]

Can we get an episode on Jorge Luis Borges? That would be awesome

[@drewgenel5185]

Lock Horn The best author they’ve mentioned by far

[@gustavowadaslopes2479]

Well, now we need Extra Fantasy.

[@doomedmessenger]

This! ^^

[@joshpotts619]

Agreed. And extra horror.

[@leadersofthenewschool]

I've seen every extra history and sci fi episode and I gotta say the sci fi series is something I never knew I wanted! Thank you so much for your hard work, guys! One of my "must-watch" KZbin channels.

[@pinkwings8036]

Thank you for bringing these forgotten treasures to light. You guys do a great service to knowledge hungry folks all over the world!

[@CuleChick11]

I just want to say that I have always taken a lot of inspiration from Tolkien, both in life and in writing. So to be able to learn about and discuss those who inspired him is a real treat. Thank you

[@Art1611]

I discovered him when I was young, in high school, from reading up on Lovecraft. I never could find any of his works other than snippets because I never saw a book of his. I haven't heard nor read the name Dunsany in years, and seeing the title of this video takes me back to my younger days.

[@DaGeek117]

Thank you very much for bringing these authors to light for us! I would have overlooked these authors, but now I am very eager to add them to my library since they are right up my alley!

[@Mandrake42]

I love Lord Dunsany. I still dig through my old fantasy anthologies to find his stuff from time to time :)

[@jordanwillett7635]

I binged this series today freakin awesome guys when i start making money again im gonna start donating to you patreon page in a little less then a month y'all have become my favorite youtude channel. this and extra history have taught me so much ii didnt know and has me asking more and more questions everyday. i really want yo thank you on all y'alls hard work

[@paulgorman2276]

Oh wow, my reading list keeps growing! Thanks again for a wonderful show. I'm curious about when Frank Herbert is gonna get his day. It doesnt have to be soon, but I am partial to his work. So Dunsany looks right up my alley!

[@TimesNewCanaanite]

By far and so far the best episode of extra scifi yet. I feel such an overruling will to read his books now. Thank you so much for this gold extra credits. Stay strong like always 💪

[@Klikoderat]

I find his short stories aren't just good, but also beautiful.

[@emporertorvus4475]

Thank you James and the Extra Credits team and whoever else was involved in making this.

[@c41pt41n]

I almost skipped this episode but boy am I glad I didn't. I had never heard of Lord Dunsany and now I can't stop myself from getting excited about reading his works!

[@PilgrimVisions]

Lord Dunsany's Book of Wonder, a short story collection, is incredible. It's like Borges crossed with fairy-tales. The King of Elfland's Daughter is also well worth reading. I need to get around to his other works.

[@festethephule7553]

Holy crap. Given the fact that I'd never heard of this guy before this video, yet have this urge to read his works after this video, you have accomplished your objective. Good job.

[@wanderingrandomer]

Mythos and fantasy world building are right up my street! I grew up a huge Tolkien fan, but had never heard of Lord Dunsany before. I'll definitely check him out.

[@cryptan6756]

Mission accomplished. I will make his work next on my list. Thanks.

[@Miko_Jones]

"...and he joined the FUSS-ILLY-AIRS..." lol that should be FUZE-ILL-EARS !

[@1987MartinT]

I think a good argument can be made for Lord Dunsany being one of the most influential authors in world history.

[@johndavis9674]

Wow! You guys just keep getting better and better. This was fantastic! I had no idea just how exciting his life was. Dunsany is the most important fantasy writer ever, and this showed why. I've known about his works for many years, thanks to Lovecraft, Le Guin and the appendix in the original DMG amd Runequest rules. Despite that I think I've read at most one story by him.

[@Roronoa79]

I had actually read a bit of the Gods of Pegana in an uncanny-horror english class. I failed the class, but I LOVED Dunsany's stories. Everything has this surreal, eerie, even melancholy air to it. I had no idea he had such a colorful life and career! I really need to give Pegana another look.

[@btrammel7304]

Wonderful spotlight on Dunsany! Thank you!

[@yarabande9230]

thanks a lot, i'm a young writer and learning about foundations of what i love, is truly inspiring

[@ignaciomaldonado4251]

Dunsany is my inspiration on writing stories. I love your work Guys, this is one of my favorite Channels!

[@mwilliamson9409]

Thank you so much for this episode. I've been a reader of Lord Dunsany for a very long time. I have some of his books in old editions that were found in used bookstores. He was a master of language and choosing a particular word to give a subtle tone to a sentence.

[@sebax4445]

Man, you do inspire me to go out of my daily life and thinking about literature, bringing the wonder to my sleep, thank you so much!

[@thomassommerfeld8494]

Thanks for getting me to read Gods of Pegana. Here in Germany Gods of Pegana has only been published in a fantasy anthology and I think none of the other works in that anthology is woth GoP. It is awesome in german and even more awesome in english. It really is like you read an actual pathenon. Awesome. You guys made me happy recommending him ^^

[@blagdaross5953]

I'm a huge fan of Lord Dunsany (some may recognize my username. One of my favorite stories). I was introduced to Lord Dunsany many years ago. I believe it was through Robert E. Howard. So glad I discovered him. So much great work. It's been awhile since I've read his stuff though - will need to remedy that! Even his autobiographies are enjoyable to read. The man led a very interesting life.

[@hestiathena4917]

As someone who has always been fascinated by myths and would love to try my hand at world-building, I have *got* to read this guy! Thanks, James!

[@IkomaTanomori]

The King of Elfland's Daughter is one of my favorite fantasy novels.

[@mesektet5776]

Lord Dunsany is one of my favorite authors, criminally under-rated.

[@shawnheatherly]

It's insane that, despite knowing many of the works he would inspire, I've never heard of Dunsany or read any of his own work. This paired with your other video about A Dreamer's Tales: Annotated Edition helped change that.

[@Siddif]

3:11 great to hear the Innskillings mentioned. I was raised in their namesake Enniskillen. Being from Ireland I am surprised I never knew of Dunsany but I plan to change this and look into him.

[@victorhs258]

Bravo, bravo great short bio on an author I've been ignorant of, just wow. I consider myself well read but this is truly enlightening of the foundations of this genre. You guys are doing just awesome stuff.

[@thomasdevine867]

I can't tell you how much I love Dunsany.

[@Kathy-ub8ur]

I was so lucky. Working at MIT's college bookstore, I came across THE KING OF ELFLAND'S DAUGHTER, the most poetic prose that I ever read.

[@TheLeadhound]

I have heard of this guy vaguely before, and he influenced two of my favorite authors. I'll have to look into his work.

[@DaveJoria]

I love Dunsany, and almost squeed aloud when I saw he was getting his own episode. Awesome job!!!

[@misomiso8228]

i know its not novels, but PLEASE do a episode on Gygax and DnD. What really interests me is how when you read the influences on DnD you can see how Gygax got his ideas; the original Thief class is almost entirely based on the Grey Mouser, and spellcasting and the Gods is all from The Dying Earth.

[@adoredpariah]

Hey someone else mentioning Michael Moorcock! Yay! he is probably my nostalgic favourite author as I read a number of his books while young. Really loved his works still today, some really epic themes going on there.

[@wynautwarrior2161]

Me: That's it. Scott, prepare my steed! I must venture to the library immediately! Scott: We.... uh..... have a car, not a horse Me: That works too!

[@LePrince1890]

I first read his works when I read, "The Food of Death" and other stories. He is a marvelous short story writer.

[@stripe1968]

James was right, Dunsany totally deserves his own episode. My own favorite is The Charwoman’s Shadow, but all his stuff is great.

[@toku6826]

Dear Hollywood, Why the hell isn't there a movie about this guy?

[@ThatAnimeSnob]

because his stories lack the length and complexity to deserve one he is mostly good for his prose than his plots

[@manticore6963]

I think, what Toku meant, why isn't there a Movie about Dansany himself? The Guy experienced so much Stuff, it could fill a 2 Hour Movie without much Filler.

[@ThatAnimeSnob]

Oh in that case it's because very few care about the author as they do about his works. Do you know any biographies that top the fiction of the author? It's the same with documentaries. It's not fun to look at people explaining things as it is to see them doing things.

[@NimhLabs]

Because it would likely be directed by Micheal Bay and have Lord Dunsany be played by Megan Fox. We are lucky that Hollywood has not taken notice of this bastion of literary works. If they did--our best case scenario would be to hope that the standard cliche festival Hollywood films are, would have Lord Dunsany be played by Vin Diesel.

[@dr.velious5411]

There's always animation.

[@Provigilman]

Thank you for reminding me to go back to reading more of Dunsany. As an avid Lovecraft fan, I discovered his love of Dunsany and bought a book of his poetry years ago, but never reall read any of his other works. I need to correct that, apparently.

[@robotslug]

I learned a lot from this and have added several books I had never heard about to my reading list. Thanks Extra Credit!

[@Gojiragon]

Gods of Pegana sounds AMAZING. I must get this book!

[@namingisdifficult408]

julianarwen agreed

[@Carewolf]

And it is old enough to be out of copyright, you can download it legally for free.

[@supercyc10]

Thank you. Whether it's with Novels or comic books (my career), it's always nice to trace back the "family tree" and see who inspired whom.

[@conordonohoe1616]

What alot of people dont know is that he influenced the Celtic revival in the literature

[@penguinorojo8962]

You guys got me reading Mary Shellys Frankenstein and Isaac Asimovs Foundation. I can tell theres some passion behind wanting to make Lord Dunsany known again so I am happy to do my part.

[@Ichithix]

I've only read some of his short form work, but it often feels quite a head of its time in the themes it's grappling with.

[@williamsledge3151]

This guy met like every famous author ever. Lovecraft,HG wells,etc

[@Mystere1985]

Wow, what a life the man had. Great video!

[@CBSmith-js9yl]

When researching for a video on the 1966 Hobbit movie i focused so much on another influence of Tolkien, author George McDonald I didn't even come across Dunsany except in small snippets. I feel I betrayed myself in this. New additions to the reading lists now.

[@lindenshepherd6085]

Maybe you could do a part 2 exploring Dunsany’s impact on Tolkien?

[@CBSmith-js9yl]

@@lindenshepherd6085 hmmm 🤔

[@espeon91]

Extra Credits, please please do a video on the peerless J L Borges. His Ficciones and Aleph are some of the most beautiful works I have ever read.

[@BlueDog241]

Wow! I never heard of this man or his work. But I love Wells and Lovecraft. I need to start reading some of these books. Thanks.

[@corvus1374]

Dunsany was a BOSS! OK, you mentioned Eddings, now you HAVE to do Orobouros. "I have never seen a city in the world so beautiful as Merimna seemed to me when first I dreamed of it. It was a marvel of spires and figures of bronze, and marble fountains, and trophies of fabulous wars, and broad streets given over wholly to the Beautiful." Lord Dunsany, The Sword of Welleran.

[@carlosvega4795]

Hi, I love your channel and this turn into sci fi is lovable in extreme. I'm writing a sci fi novel, and thanks to this video I think I might have another more material to check and inspire from. I don't think I might revolutionize the genres with my novel, but I truly hope it might stand amongst the notable one day. am I being too much of a dreamer? idk, but you guys keep motivating me with these videos :3

[@Mefodii]

oh boy, oh boy. Never heard of this author. Now even more books to read :) Thanks a lot

[@ailbhenoonan819]

Yaaay- an Easter Rising mention! This is fascinating- I've never heard of him, but I'm interested in reading his works now.

[@brendanobrien8198]

I love sci-fi but this series has prove that there’s so many authors I’ve never heard of before that I need to read

[@theaviator4031]

Man I just love these series

[@FlyingDominion]

1:10 The snek says "heck" and I love it!

[@brettpeacock9116]

I've known about Lord Dunsany for most of my adult life, and always go back to re-read him regularly. His writing does seem a little dated now, but the power and poetry in it is undeniable. Another author, largely contemporaneous to Dunsany is the American, Clark Ashton Smith, who wrote almost all short stories, most set in the universe of Lovecraft's Cthulhu Mythos, which he expanded exponentially, beginning his in the age of the elder God's and ending near the death of the universe, on Earth's last continent, Zothique. I

[@loganbrossart724]

Hello extra credits I’m loving the Extra Sci Fia videos I love them also have a great day and I love your videos

[@jonfaulken3844]

I am really enjoying this series, learning a lot and have tons of "new" things to read and catch up on. Keep up the good work, your stuff makes me feel a bit less ignorant ^_^

[@Toujimon]

So, I've learnt something new and cool thanks to you again, people. THANK YOU VERY MUCH.

[@BoardwalkBhikku]

Love this episode! Just picked up Gods of Pegana via Project Gutenberg, and currently devouring it. Had to look up the Latin at 7:02 of course.... well played, gents.

[@numebernode]

Lord Durnsey is definitly a another author I wanted to check out. Especially the ones that inspired Lovecraft's Dream Cycle.

[@sandeepvasu]

Thanks for the heads-up. Went and picked up Gods of Pegana and Time and the Gods while this episode was playing.