The Wood Beyond the World
1894
The Wood Beyond the World
1894
The Wood Beyond the World is a fantasy novel by William Morris, first published in 1894. It follows Golden Walter, a young merchant's son who, disillusioned by his wife's betrayal, embarks on a sea voyage in search of solace and adventure. This journey leads him to a magical realm filled with strange beings and complex relationships, marking it as one of the earliest works to blend an imaginary world with supernatural elements, influencing modern fantasy literature. The novel was published by Morris's Kelmscott Press and later recognized in the Ballantine Adult Fantasy series.
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“Yea,” she said, “but first must thou smite off his head, and lie it by his buttocks when he is in the earth; or evil things will happen else. This of the burying is no idle matter, I bid thee believe.””
— William Morris
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