William Morris

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The Water Of The Wondrous Isles

Beschreibung

The Water of the Wondrous Isles is a fantasy novel written by William Morris. The story takes place in a mythical land where magic and enchantment are the norm. The main character is a young woman named Birdalone who has been raised in seclusion by a witch. After the witch dies, Birdalone sets out on a journey to find her true love. Along the way, she encounters a variety of magical creatures, including a talking wolf, a giant, and a mermaid. She also discovers a magical water that has the power to grant wishes. However, the water is guarded by a powerful sorceress who will stop at nothing to keep it for herself. As Birdalone continues on her quest, she must use her wits and bravery to overcome the obstacles in her path and find her true love. The Water of the Wondrous Isles is a classic tale of adventure, magic, and romance that will captivate readers of all ages.Hah, thrall! said the lady, thou art bold; thou art over-bold, thou naked wretch, to bandy words with me. What heed I thy tale now thou art under my hand? Her voice was cold rather than fierce, yet was there the poison of malice therein. But Birdalone spake: If I be bold, lady, it is because I see that I have come into the House of Death. The dying may well be bold.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Autor

William Morris was a British socialist organizer, poet, artist, fantasy writer, and textile designer who lived from March 24, 1834, to October 3, 1896. He was a part of the British Arts and Crafts movement. He made a big difference in bringing back traditional British textile skills and ways of making things. His writings helped create the modern fantasy genre, and in Great Britain at the end of the 1800s, he helped get people to accept socialism. Morris came from a rich middle-class family and was born in Walthamstow, Essex. Middle Ages had a big impact on him while he was studying classics at Oxford University and was a part of the Birmingham Set. After college, he married Jane Burden and became friendly with the Pre-Raphaelite artists Edward Burne-Jones and Dante Gabriel Rossetti, as well as the Neo-Gothic architect Philip Webb. Morris stayed in Red House in Kent from 1859 to 1865 before moving to Bloomsbury in central London. The house was designed by Webb and Morris. Morris started the decorative arts company Morris, Marshall, Faulkner & Co. with Burne-Jones, Rossetti, Webb, and others in 1861. It quickly became popular and in high demand. During the Victorian era, Morris designed textiles, wallpaper, fabrics, furniture, and stained glass windows, all of which had a big impact on interior design.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Kessinger Publishing, LLC
• Seitenzahl: 344
• Erscheinungstermin: 17. Juni 2004
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 235mm x 191mm x 19mm
• Gewicht: 643g
• ISBN-13: 9781419187414
• ISBN-10: 1419187414
• Artikelnr.: 21897265