Synopsis
Venturesome brothers leave a sheltered realm to seek wider lands and a life beyond their borders.
In this classic tale, four royal brothers from Upmeads weigh adventure against duty. As the youngest, Ralph faces a journey that will test courage, wit, and loyalty. Their path winds through forests, across deserts, and into cities ruled by lords and knights, all while the shadow of a legendary Well at the World’s End lingers as both lure and danger. The story blends myth, chivalry, and a vivid sense of place on a road that promises discovery and challenge without losing sight of home.
- Follow a quest that begins at a riverside hall and grows into a grand journey.
- Meet kings, bishops, and bold travelers as the brothers seek a wider world.
- Feel the pull of a fantastical Well and the mysteries it holds.
- Experience a lyrical, immersive fantasy voice that sustains mood and wonder.
Ideal for readers who enjoy richly imagined worlds, timeless quests, and tales that mix romance with peril in a knightly setting.
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First edition (350 on paper and 8on vellum) issued firom the Kelmscott Press, Jiuie, 1896. First edition in present form published by Longmans, Green, and Co., 0tober, 1896. Reprinted, Jime,
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Présentation de l'éditeur
The Well at the World's End is a high fantasy novel by the British artist, poet, and author William Morris. It was first published in 1896 and has been reprinted a number of times since. Using language with elements of the medieval tales which were his models, Morris tells the story of Peter, King of Upmeads, and his four sons, Blaise, Hugh, Gregory, and Ralph. These four sons decide one day that they would like to explore the world, so their father gives them permission. From that point on, the plot centers on the youngest son, Ralph. Ralph's adventures begins at Bourton Abbas, after which he goes through the Wood Perilous. The novel was praised by H. G. Wells, and had a significant influence on many notable fantasy authors such as C. S. Lewis and J. R. R. Tolkien.
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