Lord Dunsany was the pen name of Edward John Moreton Drax Plunkett, an Irish writer and dramatist, born on July 24, 1878, and passed away on October 25, 1957. He was the 18th Baron of Dunsany and a renowned figure in the world of fantasy literature. Lord Dunsany's works were influential across multiple genres, particularly fantasy, where he is often recognized alongside contemporaries such as J.R.R. Tolkien and H.P. Lovecraft. Dunsany's writing stands out for its rich imagination, poetic style, and original themes. He authored numerous short stories, plays, novels, and poems, with some of his best-known works including "The Gods of Pegāna" and "The King of Elfland's Daughter." His tales often featured mythical creatures, gods, and magical lands, as well as a unique blend of whimsy and philosophy.