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The Glittering Plain

The Glittering Plain

The Glittering Plain

William Morris

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Editorial:
Wildside Press
Año de edición:
2001
Materia
Fantasía
ISBN:
9781587153501
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Originally published in 1891, The Glittering Plain is considered one of the early works of modern fantasy literature and is notable for its influence on the genre.The story follows the adventures of Hallblithe of the Raven, who sets out on a quest to find his beloved, the Hostage of the Rose, after she is kidnapped by the Sea Eagles. His journey takes him to the mystical land of the Glittering Plain, where people can live forever without aging. The novel explores themes of love, heroism, and the pursuit of happiness, all wrapped in Morris’s rich, medieval-style prose.'The Glittering Plain' is known for its vivid descriptions and the creation of an immersive fantasy world, blending elements of Norse mythology with Morris’s own imaginative vision.

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