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The Earthly Paradise, September-November
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Publisher Price: $43.99
ISBN13: 9781397670755
Publisher: Left of Brain Books
Published: May 19 2026
Pages: 398
Weight: 1.22
Height: 1.08 Width: 5.25 Depth: 8.00
Language: English
Journeying through classical legend, Norse saga, and folkloric romance, this section of William Morris's epic poem broadens the imaginative and cultural reach of The Earthly Paradise. Drawing on Icelandic tradition in 'The Lovers of Gudrun, ' inspired by the Laxdaela Saga, as well as tales from the Near East and Northern Europe, Morris weaves narratives of love, fate, sorrow, and human longing into richly descriptive verse.
Blending medieval storytelling with mythological and literary traditions, the poems reflect Morris's fascination with heroic legend and the enduring search for beauty and meaning beyond the hardships of earthly life. The collection's varied settings and narrative voices reveal the breadth of Morris's poetic ambition while preserving the emotional power of the original tales.
This volume stands as a vivid exploration of mythic storytelling and the timeless appeal of romance, tragedy, and adventure.
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