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Title: The Hollow Land
Note: Reading ease score: 73.8 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Credits: This eBook was prepared by Andy Robertson
Summary: "The Hollow Land" by William Morris is a fantasy novel written in the late 19th century. The book explores themes of love, vengeance, and the longing for an idealized world, focusing on a mythical land where characters strive to find beauty and peace amidst strife and conflict. It reflects Morris's interests in medievalism and romanticism, presenting a narrative that intertwines personal ambition with the allure of a mystical realm. The story follows Florian de Liliis, a young nobleman whose life is intertwined with that of Swanhilda, a vengeful queen. After a series of tragic events driven by revenge against Swanhilda for her treachery, Florian embarks on a quest that ultimately leads him to the Hollow Land—a vision of paradise where he hopes to reunite with lost love and find solace. Along the way, Florian grapples with concepts of justice and morality, particularly in regards to his brother, Amald, and the consequences of their violent actions. The narrative culminates in a poignant exploration of love, loss, and the search for redemption in a world filled with both beauty and horror. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Morris, William, 1834-1896
EBook No.: 15948
Published: May 31, 2005
Downloads: 144
Language: English
Subject: Knights and knighthood -- Fiction
Subject: Chivalry -- Fiction
Subject: Revenge -- Fiction
Subject: Atonement -- Fiction
Subject: Battles -- Fiction
Subject: Purgatory -- Fiction
LoCC: Language and Literatures: English literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title: The Hollow Land
Note: Reading ease score: 73.8 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Credits: This eBook was prepared by Andy Robertson
Summary: "The Hollow Land" by William Morris is a fantasy novel written in the late 19th century. The book explores themes of love, vengeance, and the longing for an idealized world, focusing on a mythical land where characters strive to find beauty and peace amidst strife and conflict. It reflects Morris's interests in medievalism and romanticism, presenting a narrative that intertwines personal ambition with the allure of a mystical realm. The story follows Florian de Liliis, a young nobleman whose life is intertwined with that of Swanhilda, a vengeful queen. After a series of tragic events driven by revenge against Swanhilda for her treachery, Florian embarks on a quest that ultimately leads him to the Hollow Land—a vision of paradise where he hopes to reunite with lost love and find solace. Along the way, Florian grapples with concepts of justice and morality, particularly in regards to his brother, Amald, and the consequences of their violent actions. The narrative culminates in a poignant exploration of love, loss, and the search for redemption in a world filled with both beauty and horror. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Morris, William, 1834-1896
EBook No.: 15948
Published: May 31, 2005
Downloads: 144
Language: English
Subject: Knights and knighthood -- Fiction
Subject: Chivalry -- Fiction
Subject: Revenge -- Fiction
Subject: Atonement -- Fiction
Subject: Battles -- Fiction
Subject: Purgatory -- Fiction
LoCC: Language and Literatures: English literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.