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 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 living in the Mark, a region of forests and hills. The Wolfings are threatened by invading Roman forces and must fight to defend their homes and way of life. The novel is written in a mix of prose and verse, with the verse sections serving as songs and poetry recited by the characters. The story explores themes of heroism, loyalty, and the relationship between humans and nature. Morris, a prominent figure in the Arts and Crafts movement, was known for his interest in medieval literature and his advocacy for traditional craftsmanship. A Tale Of The House Of The Wolfings And All The Kindreds Of The Mark reflects his passion for the past and his desire to create a new literary and artistic aesthetic.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.