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The Charwoman's Shadow
The Charwoman's Shadow
Author: Lord Dunsany
An old woman who spends her days scrubbing the floors might be an unlikely damsel in distress, but Lord Dunsany proves once again his mastery of the fantastical. The Charwoman's Shadow is a beautiful tale of a sorcerer's apprentice who discovers his master's nefarious usage of stolen shadows, and vows to save the charwoman f...  more »
ISBN-13: 9780345230850
ISBN-10: 034523085X
Publication Date: 1/12/1973
Pages: 213
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Publisher: Ballantine Books
Book Type: Mass Market Paperback
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Gosh, this is wonderful. Easy to see why Lord Dunsany was such an influence on people like Neil Gaiman and Charles de Lindt. Beautiful, lyrical writing and subtle humor. A joy to read. Typically Victorian in its slow pacing and wordiness, requiring the modern reader to slow down a bit.


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