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Early Romances by William Morris

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In Early Romances, did you enjoy ...

... the sweeping, legendary adventures and grand journeys?

The Worm Ouroboros by E. R. Eddison

If you were captivated by the epic quests and the larger-than-life exploits of noble heroes in Early Romances, you'll be swept up by the vast, mythic adventures of Lord Juss and his companions as they battle against King Gorice of Witchland. The novel's grand scale, spanning entire kingdoms and fantastical landscapes, offers the same sense of epic scope and timeless heroism.

... the lush, immersive settings and detailed worldbuilding?

The Wood Beyond the World by William Morris

If you found yourself enchanted by the artful, poetic descriptions and the fully realized medieval worlds in Early Romances, you'll find The Wood Beyond the World just as mesmerizing. Follow Golden Walter as he journeys through otherworldly forests and encounters mysterious, magical beings—all painted with Morris's signature ornate language and attention to atmospheric detail.

... the mythic inspirations and fairy-tale atmosphere?

The King Of Elfland's Daughter by Lord Dunsany

If you loved the way Early Romances draws on myth and legend to create a dreamy, timeless quality, you'll be spellbound by Dunsany's tale of Alveric's journey into Elfland. The story weaves together folklore, enchantment, and the longing for the magical, much like the romantic quests and faerie realms in Morris's tales.

... the poetic, ornate, and flowery language?

Phantastes by George MacDonald

If you were drawn to Morris's elaborate and lyrical prose in Early Romances, you'll appreciate the dreamlike, richly poetic style of Phantastes. As Anodos wanders through a fantastical fairyland, MacDonald's lush, evocative language creates a mesmerizing reading experience reminiscent of Morris's own storytelling.

... the presence of loose, mysterious magic?

The Broken Sword by Poul Anderson

If the mysterious, unpredictable magic woven through Early Romances captured your imagination, The Broken Sword will resonate with you. Anderson's tale of Skafloc and the faerie folk is steeped in an atmosphere where magic is wild, dangerous, and never fully explained, lending the story a haunting, legendary quality.

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