"The House of the Wolfings: A Tale of the House of the Wolfings and All the Kindreds of the Mark" is a fantasy novel written by William Morris. Morris, a 19th-century English textile designer, poet, and novelist, was a key figure in the Arts and Crafts Movement. "The House of the Wolfings" is one of his prose romances and was first published in 1889.
Key features of the novel include:
Fantasy Setting: The story is set in a mythical, fantastical version of Germanic Europe, a land inhabited by various tribes and clans.
Heroic Tale: The novel follows the House of the Wolfings, a heroic tribe, as they defend their land and people against external threats.
Prose and Verse: Morris blends prose and verse in the narrative, adding a poetic and mythic quality to the storytelling.
Medieval Influence: As a key figure in the Arts and Crafts Movement, Morris was influenced by medieval literature and art. This influence is evident in the novel's setting, themes, and language.
Themes of Heroism and Sacrifice: The novel explores themes of heroism, sacrifice, and the struggle for freedom, drawing on Morris's own political and social ideals.
Influence on Fantasy Literature: Morris's works, including "The House of the Wolfings," had a notable impact on the fantasy genre. His emphasis on world-building and mythology influenced later writers such as J.R.R. Tolkien.
"The House of the Wolfings" is recognized for its contribution to the fantasy genre and its influence on subsequent writers who sought to create rich, immersive worlds filled with heroic tales and mythic elements
Il n'y a pas encore de discussion sur ce livre
Soyez le premier à en lancer une !
Des incontournables et des révélations viendront s'ajouter à cette liste au fil des semaines !
A gagner : des exemplaires de cette BD jeunesse sur fond de légendes celtiques !
L'autrice coréenne nous raconte l'histoire de son pays à travers l’opposition et l’attirance de deux jeunes adolescents que tout oppose
Mêlant la folie à l’amour, l’auteur nous offre le portrait saisissant d’une « femme étrange » bousculant les normes binaires de l’identité sexuelle
