A Tale of the House of the Wolfings and All the Kindreds of the Mark Written in Prose and in Verse (1890)

""A Tale Of The House Of The Wolfings And All The Kindreds Of The Mark Written In Prose And In Verse"" is a novel by William Morris, published in 1890. The book is set in a fictional world inspired by Norse mythology and tells the story of the Wolfings, a tribe of people living in the Mark, a forested region of northern Europe. The Wolfings are a proud and independent people, but they are threatened by the invading Roman Empire. The story follows the Wolfings as they prepare for battle, and the battles themselves, as they fight to defend their land and their way of life. The book is written in a mixture of prose and verse, with the verse sections serving as songs and poems that the characters sing or recite. The language of the book is archaic and poetic, with a strong emphasis on the beauty of the natural world and the importance of honor and bravery. The book is also notable for its depiction of women as strong and capable, with several female characters playing important roles in the story. Overall, ""A Tale Of The House Of The Wolfings And All The Kindreds Of The Mark Written In Prose And In Verse"" is a classic work of fantasy literature that explores themes of heroism, honor, and the struggle between tradition and progress.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.