Publisher's Synopsis
Atalanta�������s Race: And Other Tales From The Earthly Paradise is a collection of short stories by William Morris, a prominent figure in the Arts and Crafts movement of the late 19th century. The book is divided into two parts, with the first featuring the title story of Atalanta�������s Race, a retelling of the Greek myth of Atalanta and Hippomenes. The second part of the book includes a series of interconnected stories that follow a group of travelers as they journey through a mystical land called the Earthly Paradise. The stories in this collection are characterized by Morris������� distinct style, which blends elements of fantasy, romance, and medievalism. Morris was known for his love of literature from the Middle Ages, and many of the stories in this book draw on medieval themes and motifs. Atalanta�������s Race: And Other Tales From The Earthly Paradise is a must-read for fans of William Morris or anyone interested in the Arts and Crafts movement. The book offers a unique glimpse into the literary and artistic world of the late 19th century and showcases Morris������� talent as both a writer and a designer.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.
