The Well at the World's End
| Author | : | |
| Rating | : | 4.73 (645 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 151538599X |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 218 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2014-12-10 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
Using language with elements of the medieval tales which were his models, Morris tells the story of Ralph of Upmeads, the fourth and youngest son of a minor king, who sets out, contrary to his parents' wishes, to find knightly adventure and seek the Well at the World's End, a magic well which will confer a near-immortality and strengthened destiny on those who drink from it. R. Although the novel is relatively obscure by today's standards it has had a significant influence on many notable fantasy authors. C. S. Tolkien both seem to have found inspiration in The Well at the World's End: ancient tables of stone, a "King Peter", a quick, white horse named "Silverfax", and a character named "Gandalf" are only a few, to say nothing of Ralph's journey home as denouement, anticipating the Hobbits' return and battle for the Shire.. Lewis and J. R
"Wonder tale!!! Sad for it to end!!!" according to PayneRelief, LLC. Uplifting story, told in beautiful language, with intricately detailed descriptions of characters and settings. People, places, and situations become real!. Richard Rathe said One of the Best!. I first read this book as a teenager and was captivated. The memory lingered. As an adult I spent several years looking for it to no avail. This edition was my first online purchase after searching the then new Amazon.com on a whim.Very rich. Lots of Olde English language and chivalry. Very alluring but sublimated sexuality. Very difficult to categorize. A fantas. "Second volume" according to Kat Hooper. Notes: * Because the copyright has expired, you can get The Well at the World's End for free on the Kindle at Amazon or at Project Gutenberg. * Make sure you have the entire book. Some publishers have divided it into two installments.William Morris The Well at World's EndWilliam Morris, a textile artist, was enamored of medieval chivalric romances, so The Well at
Tolkien. He is widely acknowledged as the father of the modern fantasy genre. His literary works include numerous translations of Germanic and Classical epics and fantasy romances, which would later influence such luminary authors as C. . R. S. About the Author William Morris (1834–1896) was a British writer, medievalist, political activist, artist and textilist associated with the Pre-Raphaelite Brotherhood and British Romanticism. R. Lewis and J
S. . He is widely acknowledged as the father of the modern fantasy genre. R. His literary works include numerous translations of Germanic and Classical epics and fantasy romances, which would later influence such luminary authors as C. Lewis and J. William Morris (1834–1896) was a British writer, medievalist, political activist, artist and textilist associated with the