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Title: The Wood Beyond the World

Note: Reading ease score: 74.0 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.

Credits: Transcribed from the 1913 Longmans, Green, and Co. edition by David Price

Summary: "The Wood Beyond the World" by William Morris is a fantasy novel written during the late 19th century, exploring themes of love, desire, and adventure. The story centers around the main character, Golden Walter, a young merchant's son who, disillusioned by the betrayal of his wife, embarks on a journey to distant lands in search of solace, only to find himself entangled in a web of magic and strange beings. The opening of the novel introduces Walter living in the city of Langton, where he reflects on his troubled marriage to an unfaithful wife and longs for change. After a heartfelt conversation with his father, Walter decides to sail away on the ship Katherine, seeking new adventures. As he prepares to leave, he encounters mysterious figures—a dwarf, a fair maiden, and a radiant lady—that capture his intrigue and desire, hinting at the magical journey ahead. The narrative sets the stage for Walter’s transformation as he steers into uncharted territories, dealing with love and heartache against a backdrop of fantastical elements. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Morris, William, 1834-1896

EBook No.: 3055

Published: Feb 1, 2002

Downloads: 205

Language: English

Subject: Fantasy fiction

LoCC: Language and Literatures: English literature

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.

This edition has images.

Title: The Wood Beyond the World

Note: Reading ease score: 74.0 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.

Credits: Transcribed from the 1913 Longmans, Green, and Co. edition by David Price

Summary: "The Wood Beyond the World" by William Morris is a fantasy novel written during the late 19th century, exploring themes of love, desire, and adventure. The story centers around the main character, Golden Walter, a young merchant's son who, disillusioned by the betrayal of his wife, embarks on a journey to distant lands in search of solace, only to find himself entangled in a web of magic and strange beings. The opening of the novel introduces Walter living in the city of Langton, where he reflects on his troubled marriage to an unfaithful wife and longs for change. After a heartfelt conversation with his father, Walter decides to sail away on the ship Katherine, seeking new adventures. As he prepares to leave, he encounters mysterious figures—a dwarf, a fair maiden, and a radiant lady—that capture his intrigue and desire, hinting at the magical journey ahead. The narrative sets the stage for Walter’s transformation as he steers into uncharted territories, dealing with love and heartache against a backdrop of fantastical elements. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Morris, William, 1834-1896

EBook No.: 3055

Published: Feb 1, 2002

Downloads: 205

Language: English

Subject: Fantasy fiction

LoCC: Language and Literatures: English literature

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.