The Earthly Paradise, A Poem, Part 4 (1871)

By William Morris and Mary Morris

Book Overview

The Earthly Paradise, A Poem, Part 4 (1871) is a collection of poems written by the British author and artist, William Morris. The book is divided into two parts, with the first part consisting of twelve poems, and the second part consisting of ten. The poems in this book are based on various mythological and legendary stories from different cultures, such as the Greek, Norse, and Celtic myths.The book's title, The Earthly Paradise, refers to a utopian land where people can live in peace and harmony with nature. The poems in this book explore themes of love, loss, and the search for meaning in life. They are written in a lyrical and romantic style, with vivid descriptions of nature and landscapes.The first part of the book contains poems that are set in ancient times, such as ""The Story of Cupid and Psyche"" and ""The Story of Atalanta."" These poems explore the themes of love and desire, and the consequences of giving in to temptation.The second part of the book contains poems that are set in more modern times, such as ""The Story of Sigurd the Volsung"" and ""The Story of King Florus and the Fair Jehane."" These poems explore the themes of betrayal, revenge, and the search for redemption.Overall, The Earthly Paradise, A Poem, Part 4 (1871) is a beautifully written collection of poems that explores timeless themes and stories from different cultures. It is a must-read for anyone who loves poetry, mythology, and literature.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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1167051432
• ISBN13: 9781167051432
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 408 Pages
• Weight: 1.20 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.0" x 9.0"