Bøker av William Morris

"In The Wood Beyond the World, a sea voyage separates the more fantastic realms from the hero Walter's mundane home town, though the land of the Wood sends visions even there--of the land's witchy Mistress, her enslaved Maid, and a hideous, savagely energetic dwarf servitor. . . . Walter defies all advice and reason, abandons his fellows, and sets off through mountains and wastes to the Wood where he can meet the mysterious three . . . the stage is set for triangular games of love and power." -- David Langford

Originally published in 1891, The Glittering Plain is considered one of the early works of modern fantasy literature and is notable for its influence on the genre.The story follows the adventures of Hallblithe of the Raven, who sets out on a quest to find his beloved, the Hostage of the Rose, after she is kidnapped by the Sea Eagles. His journey takes him to the mystical land of the Glittering Plain, where people can live forever without aging. The novel explores themes of love, heroism, and the pursuit of happiness, all wrapped in Morris's rich, medieval-style prose."The Glittering Plain" is known for its vivid descriptions and the creation of an immersive fantasy world, blending elements of Norse mythology with Morris's own imaginative vision.

The Wood Beyond the World, first published in 1894, is a seminal work in the fantasy genre and is considered one of the earliest examples of modern fantasy literature. The story follows Walter, a young man who embarks on a journey that leads him to a mysterious and magical land beyond the world he knows.Walter encounters various fantastical beings, including the enigmatic Lady and the Maid, and becomes embroiled in their conflicts and schemes. The novel is notable for its richly detailed setting, Morris's use of archaic language, and its influence on later fantasy writers, including J.R.R. Tolkien.The Wood Beyond the World is praised for its imaginative storytelling and its blend of medieval romance with elements of myth and legend.

J. R. R. Tolkien, author of The Lord of the Rings, said that his writing was inspired and influenced by the books of William Morris. This book contains two of Morris's best loved books: The House of the Wolfings and The Roots of the Mountains.

J. R. R. Tolkien was inspired in the writing of The Lord of the Rings by this tale of a magical coat of mail and the temptation to use its protection in a war between the Rohan-like Wolfings and the enslaving armies of Rome.

J. R. R. Tolkien said that his writing was inspired by William Morris. This book includes two of William Morris' most popular tales in one inexpensive, wide-format, two-column edition.

An accessible and exciting approach to William Morris, a true art and design hero. The beautifully designed book will look at William Morris as an artist and culture shaper and include his most famous work.

Two beautifully illustrated board books that provide the perfect introduction to early learning, featuring the wonderful and perennially popular designs of William Morris.

Pick up your pencils and make each of these famed William Morris patterns your own. His patterns continue to be made and sold today and can be found all over the country, including at the William Morris Gallery in Walthamstow, London.

This book is the first to make Morris's 42,000 word verse sequence accessible to a modern audience.

The poet, designer, translator and socialist William Morris (1834-96) produced a prodigious variety of work in his lifetime. These 24 volumes, edited by his daughter May and published between 1910 and 1915, reveal the development and scope of this Victorian polymath's literary, aesthetic and political passions.

Visionary English Socialist and pioneer of the Arts and Crafts movement, William Morris argued that all work should be a source of pride and satisfaction, and that everyone should be entitled to beautiful surroundings no matter what their class. Throughout history, some books have changed the world. They have transformed the way we see ourselves and each other. They have inspired debate, dissent, war and revolution. They have enlightened, outraged, provoked and comforted. They have enriched lives and destroyed them. Now Penguin brings you the works of the great thinkers, pioneers, radicals and visionaries whose ideas shook civilization and helped make us who we are.