"The Well at the World's End: A Tale" by William Morris is a fantastical journey about Ralph, a king’s youngest son, restless in his quiet kingdom and yearning for something more. The story kicks off when Ralph and his brothers express their boredom with their lives, prompting them to seek their own paths. Though initially asked to remain and help his father, Ralph's strong sense of adventure compels him to secretly leave and discover what lies beyond his familiar home. His quest becomes a tale of adventure, love, and the search for a legendary well rumored to grant hope and satisfaction. Ralph's courageous decision to chase his dreams sets up a compelling journey through dangerous lands where he will confront challenges and find meaningful relationships.
The Well at the World's End: A Tale
By William Morris
A restless prince abandons his duty to seek a mythical source, sparking a perilous quest for love, self-discovery, and ultimate fulfillment.
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About the AuthorWilliam Morris was an English textile designer, poet, artist, writer, and socialist activist associated with the British Arts and Crafts movement. He was a major contributor to the revival of traditional British textile arts and methods of production. His literary contributions helped to establish the modern fantasy genre, while he helped win acceptance of socialism in fin de siècle Great Britain.
William Morris was an English textile designer, poet, artist, writer, and socialist activist associated with the British Arts and Crafts movement. He was a major contributor to the revival of traditional British textile arts and methods of production. His literary contributions helped to establish the modern fantasy genre, while he helped win acceptance of socialism in fin de siècle Great Britain.
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