The Wood Beyond the World by William Morris – Hardcover Collector’s Edition

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Upon the discovery of his wife’s unfaithfulness, Walter sets out on a sea voyage to forget his prosaic troubles. In the land of the Wood, Walter encounters three mysterious figures – a witchy Mistress, her enslaved Maid, and a savage dwarf servant. He is immediately entranced by these three, and he defies all reason when he abandons his shipmates in order to unearth the mystery of who they are. And thus the stage is set for a fantastical journey through dangerous realms, where romance crosses deception and true love seeks to conquer all.

William Morris (1834-1896) was an English artist, textile designer, and writer associated with the Pre-Raphaelite Brotherhood and the English Arts and Crafts Movement. He was a preeminent designer during his time, but also wrote and published many incredible works of poetry, non-fiction, and fiction. Some of his most enduring works are his fantasies, which helped pave the way for the modern fantasy genre. In keeping with the spirit of the Pre-Raphaelites, Morris considered his fantasies a revival of the medieval tradition of chivalrous romances – while his archaic language can be challenging, the beautiful and ethereal effect it produces is well worth the effort. Morris greatly influenced many great creatives, including J.R.R. Tolkien, who purchased and treasured a complete set of Morris’s works.

The cover art for this book is one of William Morris’s own textile designs. This is a complete and unabridged edition of the famous fantasy novel.

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