Publisher's Synopsis
Child Christopher And Goldilind The Fair is a novel written by William Morris. The story is set in a medieval kingdom where two young people, Christopher and Goldilind, fall in love despite their differences in social status. Christopher is a young nobleman who is sent on a mission to rescue his father, who has been taken captive by a rival kingdom. Along the way, he meets Goldilind, a beautiful and intelligent peasant girl who is also on a mission to save her father from the same captors. Together, they embark on a dangerous journey filled with challenges and obstacles, including battles with enemy soldiers and encounters with magical creatures. Despite the odds against them, Christopher and Goldilind remain steadfast in their love for each other and their determination to save their fathers. The novel is a romantic adventure that explores themes of love, loyalty, and bravery in the face of adversity. Morris's vivid descriptions of the medieval setting and his lyrical prose make this a timeless classic that has captivated readers for generations.Tells the tale that in the country which lay south of Oakenrealm, and was called Meadham, there was in these days a king whose wife was dead, but had left him a fair daughter, who was born some four years after King Christopher. A good man was this King Roland, mild, bounteous, and no regarder of persons in his justice; and well-beloved he was of his folk: yet could not their love keep him alive.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.
