Publisher's Synopsis
Wood Beyond The World is a fantasy novel written by William Morris. The story follows the journey of a young man named Golden Walter, who sets out on a quest to find a beautiful maiden he saw in a dream. He leaves behind his mundane life and sets sail on a ship, which takes him to a mysterious land beyond the sea.In this new land, Golden Walter encounters strange creatures and magical beings, including a sorceress who bewitches him with her beauty. He also discovers the Wood Beyond The World, a mystical forest that holds many secrets and dangers.As he travels deeper into this fantastical world, Golden Walter must confront his own desires and fears, and face the consequences of his actions. Along the way, he meets a wise old man who helps him understand the true nature of love and the power of the human spirit.Wood Beyond The World is a classic work of fantasy literature, filled with adventure, romance, and philosophical musings. Morris's vivid descriptions of the magical realm and its inhabitants transport readers to a world of wonder and enchantment. The novel is a must-read for fans of the genre and anyone who enjoys a good story that explores the deeper themes of human existence.But on the fifth morrow the ground rose but little, and at last, when he had been going wearily a long while, and now, hard on noontide, his thirst grieved him sorely, he came on a spring welling out from under a high rock, the water wherefrom trickled feebly away. So eager was he to drink, that at first he heeded nought else; but when his thirst was fully quenched his eyes caught sight of the stream which flowed from the well, and he gave a shout, for lo! it was running south.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.