Tales From The Earthly Paradise (1913)

Tales From The Earthly Paradise is a collection of stories written by the British author and designer, William Morris. First published in 1913, the book is a compilation of 24 tales that are inspired by various myths, legends, and folklore from different cultures around the world. The stories in this collection are set in an idyllic and utopian world that Morris called the ""Earthly Paradise."" It is a place where people live in harmony with nature, free from the constraints of modern society. The tales are filled with magical creatures, heroic deeds, and romantic adventures. The book is divided into four parts, each containing six stories. The first part is based on Greek mythology, including the stories of Cupid and Psyche, Perseus and Andromeda, and the death of Adonis. The second part features tales from Norse mythology, such as the story of Sigurd the Volsung and the Valkyrie. The third part of the book includes stories from the medieval period, including the legend of King Arthur and his knights. The final part is inspired by Morris's own imagination and includes stories of his own creation. Tales From The Earthly Paradise is a beautiful and lyrical book that showcases Morris's talent as a writer and his deep love for mythology and folklore. The stories are accompanied by illustrations by Morris and his friend, Edward Burne-Jones, which add to the enchanting atmosphere of the book.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.