The King of Elfland's Daughter
Lord Dunsany's 1924 fantasy novel follows Alveric, son of the Lord of Erl, as he undertakes a perilous quest to marry the King of Elfland's daughter, Lirazel, in fulfillment of his people's desire for a magical ruler. With the aid of a magical sword forged from otherworldly materials by a witch, Alveric crosses the twilight boundary into Elfland to claim his bride. This lyrical tale explores the collision between the timeless realm of faery and the mortal world, examining the consequences of love and ambition across magical boundaries.