Lyonesse
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A fictional group of islands that are the setting of three fantasy books by Jack Vance
- proper noun
- Literature
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Lyonesse
- The magical land of Lyonesse is the backdrop for Jack Vance's acclaimed trilogy.
Examples
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In the novels, Lyonesse is home to powerful kings and mysterious creatures.
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Many readers are captivated by the rich history and legends of Lyonesse.
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In the story, Lyonesse is a beautiful archipelago.
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Many characters in Jack Vance's trilogy visit Lyonesse.
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The magical land of Lyonesse is the backdrop for Jack Vance's acclaimed trilogy.
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In the novels, Lyonesse is home to powerful kings and mysterious creatures.
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Many readers are captivated by the rich history and legends of Lyonesse.
Surface Forms
Lyonesse main
Etymology
Lyonesse was later used by the writer Jack Vance for a fictional group of islands in his three books, borrowing the idea and mood of the old lost kingdom. So when you meet Lyonesse in his novels, think of a sea-washed island group full of legends and kings.
