William Morris Poet, Artist, Socialist

William Morris: Poet, Artist, Socialist is a comprehensive biography of the English writer, designer, and political activist William Morris. Written by Morris himself, this book covers his life and career from his early years as a student at Oxford University to his later years as a prominent member of the Socialist League. The book explores Morris's literary and artistic achievements, including his poetry, novels, and designs for furniture, textiles, and stained glass. It also delves into his political activism, which was driven by his belief in socialism and his desire to improve the lives of working-class people. Throughout the book, Morris's personal life is also examined, including his marriage to Jane Burden and his friendships with other notable figures of his time, such as Dante Gabriel Rossetti and George Bernard Shaw. Overall, William Morris: Poet, Artist, Socialist provides a comprehensive and insightful look into the life and work of one of the most important cultural figures of the Victorian era.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.