Book: The Wood Beyond The World "The Wood Beyond the World" was first published in 1894 and its author, William Morris is often considered one of the authors who aided in the growth of fantasy, utopian literature, and science fiction. C.S. Lewis cites William Morris as one of his favorite authors and J.R.R. Tolkein admits to being influenced greatly by Morris' fantasies. The hero of this romance is named Golden Walter, son of Bartholomew Golden, a great merchant in the town of Langton on Holm. Tired of his mundane life, Walter sets out on a sea voyage, anxious to see and learn more of the outside world, eventually winning for himself the kingdom of Stark-Wall and the love of a beautiful maiden.
Details of Book: The Wood Beyond The World Book: The Wood Beyond The World
Author: William Morris
ISBN: 1587152142
ISBN-13: 9781587152146
, 978-1587152146
Binding: Paperback
Publishing Date: 20042001
Publisher: Wildside Press
Number of Pages: 112
Language: English