Publisher's Synopsis
The Story of the Glittering Plain is a fantasy novel written by William Morris. It tells the story of a young man named Hallblithe, who is sent on a quest to find the Glittering Plain, a utopian land of happiness and prosperity. Along the way, he meets a beautiful woman named Melilot, who joins him on his journey. They encounter many obstacles and challenges, including battles with fierce monsters and treacherous villains. As they journey through strange and magical lands, Hallblithe and Melilot must rely on their wits and courage to overcome the dangers they face. They also learn about the power of love and the importance of friendship as they face the trials and tribulations of their adventure. The Story of the Glittering Plain is a classic tale of adventure and romance, full of vivid imagery and richly drawn characters. Morris's prose is lyrical and poetic, transporting the reader to a world of wonder and enchantment. This book is a must-read for fans of fantasy and adventure literature.""Drink, O black-fledged nestling! But call a health over the cup if thou wilt."" So Hallblithe raised the cup aloft and cried: ""Health to the House of the Raven and to them that love it! an ill day to its foemen!"" Then he set his lips to the cup and drank; and that wine seemed to him better and stronger than any he had ever tasted. But when he had given the cup back again to Fox, that red one filled it again, and cried over it.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.
