The Wood Beyond the World (Annotated Edition)
The Wood Beyond the World (Annotated Edition) by William Morris is a fantasy fiction work published by Independently Published in May 2021. This edition spans 75 pages and is presented in English. The narrative follows Golden Walter, a young man from the city of Langton, who seeks to escape his unhappy marriage and explore new lands filled with adventure. His journey begins with his father’s consent, leading him to confront various dangers while pursuing his heart’s desire.
Readers will find that the story unfolds as Walter encounters an intriguing trio—a dwarf, a beautiful girl, and a noble lady—before embarking on a voyage that takes him far from home. A storm redirects his ship to an unfamiliar territory, where he learns about a land inhabited by wild savages known as the Bears. Driven by his quest for adventure, Walter ventures into this new world, ultimately discovering an idyllic land after several days of wandering. This edition provides an annotated perspective on Morris’s exploration of themes such as adventure and the quest for personal fulfillment.
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The Wood Beyond the World is the story of a young man, Golden Walter. The son of a prominent merchant from the city of Langton, Walter is trapped in an unhappy marriage. With his father’s permission he leaves Langton, wishing to escape his wife but also desiring to see other lands and experience new adventures. By so doing he faces many dangers, but he gains his heart’s desire. Before leaving Langton, Walter notices three figures: an ugly dwarf, a beautiful young girl, and a noble lady. Many months later, in a faraway port, Walter again sees the unusual threesome. Soon afterward, a storm blows his ship far off course, to an unknown land. An old man tells Walter about the country, which is largely populated by wild savages, the Bears. Still seeking adventure, Walter leaves his compatriots, and after wandering for several days he reaches an idyllic land.
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