tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-474822155726017607.post5637471771544279034..comments2023-04-03T18:40:42.735+09:00Comments on The Caffeinated Symposium: Book Review -- THE SWORD OF WELLERAN and Other Stories by Lord DunsanyDave Cesaranohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01454928720043301400noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-474822155726017607.post-51953309500125169452011-01-26T14:09:15.490+09:002011-01-26T14:09:15.490+09:00Thanks, Brian! I'm glad you enjoyed the revie...Thanks, Brian! I'm glad you enjoyed the review.Dave Cesaranohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01454928720043301400noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-474822155726017607.post-51216079008058855952011-01-26T09:44:32.055+09:002011-01-26T09:44:32.055+09:00Excellent review. Dunsany's themes do resurfac...Excellent review. Dunsany's themes do resurface in Tolkien's works, and I find the theme of loss a compelling one. As you said his works are not just a paean for heroes: The Sword of Welleran for example celebrates heroism while also serving as a warning not to over-romaticize the way of the sword.Brian Murphyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05563309422791320114noreply@blogger.com