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Morris, William
1834
1896
Morris, William M.
The Story of the Glittering Plain
Which Has Been Also Called the Land of Living Men or the Acre of the Undying
Transcribed from the 1913 Longmans, Green and Co. edition by David Price
"The Story of the Glittering Plain" by William Morris is a fantasy novel written in the late 19th century. The narrative revolves around a young warrior named Hallblithe from the House of the Raven, who is in love with a damsel called the Hostage from the House of the Rose. The story unfolds as Hallblithe encounters three wayfarers seeking the mythical Land of the Glittering Plain, but he soon learns of dire news regarding his beloved, which sets him on a quest filled with challenges and strange encounters. At the start of the tale, we are introduced to Hallblithe, who, while preparing for his upcoming wedding, meets three travelers who are looking for the Land of Living Men. They express a deep longing for a place where sorrow does not exist. Hallblithe, unaware of the grief that looms, invites them to rest but is soon plunged into despair when he learns that the Hostage has been captured by marauders. Listening to the maidens recount the tale of her takers, he resolves to embark on a journey across treacherous seas to rescue her. The opening portion sets the tone for a story rich with themes of love, adventure, and the search for a fabled land, drawing the reader into a world that blends myth and deep emotional turmoil. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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