William Morris — The Earthly Paradise a Poem

London, Reeves and Turner, 1890. Leather. A nice edition of William Morris' most important literary work, his beautiful retellings of various Greek and Scandinavian myths and legends. 'The Earthly Paradise' is a wonderful epic poem by William Morris, a retelling of various myths and legends from Greek and Scandinavia. This was an incredibly popular poem that cemented Morris' reputation as one of the most important poets of his day. It was immensely influential, even providing inspiration for J. R. R. Tolkien.Morris wrote the epic poem in different forms across the different stories, writing in rhyme royal, heroic couplet, and iambic tetrameter. The poem is divided into twelve sections, for each month of the year, each month including two mythical retellings. In a half morocco binding with patterned paper to the boards. Externally, with light rubbing to the boards and spine. Paper is a little discoloured. Spine is faded. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are bright and clean with just a couple of spots. Very Good Indeed . Ill.: None. Very Good Indeed .