William Morris

A Dream of John Ball; and, A King's Lesson (eBook, ePUB)

A Revolutionary Blend of History, Fantasy, and Social Critique

• Format: ePub

Produktbeschreibung

William Morris's A Dream of John Ball; and, A King's Lesson is a revolutionary work that combines history, fantasy, and social commentary. Written in a poetic and lyrical style, the book follows the fictional character John Ball as he dreams of a peasant rebellion in medieval England. This novella serves as a powerful critique of the social injustices of Morris's time, exploring themes of class struggle and the quest for freedom. The intricate blend of allegory and historical detail creates a rich tapestry that captivates readers and challenges them to think critically about society's structure. Morris's writing is characterized by its vivid imagery and compelling storytelling, drawing readers into a world where the past and present intersect in profound ways. A Dream of John Ball; and, A King's Lesson is a timeless classic that continues to resonate with readers today, offering a thought-provoking reflection on the complexities of power and resistance.

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Produktdetails

• Verlag: Good Press
• Seitenzahl: 156
• Erscheinungstermin: 27. November 2019
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 4057664609502
• Artikelnr.: 58500883

Autorenporträt

William Morris was born in 1834 in Walthamstow, England. He was one of the great all-rounders, such as a poet, painter, author, translator, political scholar, social reformer, designer, and publisher. The organisations and movements he established ranged from the Arts and Crafts Movement to the Socialist Federation to the Society for the Protection of Ancient Buildings. He started his writing career at Oxford University, where he contributed to and funded the Oxford and Cambridge Magazine. After the Socialist League moved too far from Morris's brand of freedom socialism for him to stay a part of it, he dedicated himself to writing. Initially, these were stories of ancient Germanic legends, and then "Here Be Dragons" became a series of completely fantasy novels, beginning with The Wood Beyond the World and also The Well at the World's End.