The World of Romance by William Morris
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"The World of Romance" by William Morris is a collection of imaginative tales written during the mid-19th century. Set against a backdrop of medieval customs and architecture, these stories transport readers to a mythical realm steeped in romance and nostalgia. The opening stories introduce characters like Walter, a master-mason reflecting on the church he constructed, and explore themes of love, loss, and artistic creation within the confines of a romanticized medieval landscape.
At the start of the collection, the narrative centers on the reflections of Walter, who recalls the beauty of his surroundings while constructing a grand church alongside his sister Margaret. As autumn approaches, Walter becomes lost in memories, weaving vivid imagery of the landscape and the bustling life around the abbey. Amid his thoughts, he yearns for his friend Amyot, who has been away fighting in the holy wars. Their reunion is anticipated, yet a sense of foreboding looms as the story unfolds, hinting at deeper emotional currents and inevitable loss. Through rich, lyrical prose, the opening sets the stage for a journey into a world that blends history and fantasy, exploring the complexities of human yearning amidst the passage of time. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Morris, William, 1834-1896 |
|---|---|
| Title |
The World of Romance being Contributions to The Oxford and Cambridge Magazine, 1856 |
| Credits | Transcribed from the 1906 J. Thomson edition by David Price |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 63.6 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PR: Language and Literatures: English literature |
| Subject | Middle Ages -- Fiction |
| Subject | Tales |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 17973 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-17973-5 |
| Release Date | Mar 12, 2006 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 514 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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