The Story Of The Glittering Plain

The Story Of The Glittering Plain is a novel written by William Morris in the late 19th century. It is a romantic and fantastical tale that follows the journey of a young man named Hallblithe, who sets out on a quest to find the Glittering Plain, a land of eternal happiness and peace. Hallblithe is a simple farmer who is dissatisfied with his life and yearns for something more. He sets out on a journey that takes him through forests, mountains, and across the sea. Along the way, he meets a variety of characters, including a beautiful maiden named Elfhild, who becomes his companion on his journey.As Hallblithe and Elfhild journey towards the Glittering Plain, they encounter many obstacles and challenges. They face dangerous creatures, treacherous terrain, and even betrayal from some of the people they meet. However, they are determined to reach their destination and find the happiness they seek.The Story Of The Glittering Plain is a tale of adventure, romance, and the human desire for happiness and fulfillment. It is a beautifully written novel that explores themes of love, loss, and the pursuit of a better life. Morris's vivid descriptions of the landscape and characters make the story come alive, and the reader is transported to a magical world of wonder and imagination.""Drink, O black-fledged nestling! But call a health over the cup if thou wilt."" So Hallblithe raised the cup aloft and cried: ""Health to the House of the Raven and to them that love it! an ill day to its foemen!"" Then he set his lips to the cup and drank; and that wine seemed to him better and stronger than any he had ever tasted. But when he had given the cup back again to Fox, that red one filled it again, and cried over it.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.