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 is a novel written by William Morris and published in 1890. The story is set in a fictional world inspired by Norse mythology and follows the Wolfings, a tribe of people who live in the Mark, a land surrounded by forests and mountains. The Wolfings are a proud and independent people who are fiercely protective of their land and their way of life.The novel is written in both prose and verse, with Morris using poetry to describe the landscape and the characters' emotions. The story follows the Wolfings as they prepare for battle against the invading Romans, who seek to conquer the Mark and subjugate its people. Along the way, the Wolfings encounter other tribes and characters, including the Niblungs, a tribe of traders who have a complicated relationship with the Wolfings.Morris's novel is notable for its use of language and its exploration of themes such as heroism, sacrifice, and the importance of community. It also reflects Morris's interest in medieval literature and his belief in the importance of preserving traditional crafts and ways of life. A Tale of the House of the Wolfings and All the Kindreds of the Mark is considered a classic of fantasy literature and has influenced many writers in the genre.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.