The Roots of the Mountains
William Morris's The Roots of the Mountains is a classic fantasy novel.
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About The Roots of the Mountains
"The Roots of the Mountains" by William Morris is a fantasy romance novel published in 1889. Set in the fictional Germanic settlement of Burgdale, the story follows interdependent communities of Dalemen, Woodlanders, and Shepherds whose peaceful existence faces disruption from invading Dusky Men and the arrival of the Sons of the Wolf—descendants of warriors driven from their homeland. As these refugees attempt to integrate while defending their new home, five lovers from both peoples navigate romance and survival. Recognized as pioneering work that influenced J.R.R. Tolkien's "The Lord of the Rings," Morris's novel helped establish modern fantasy literature.
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The Roots of the Mountains — LibriVox recording, 15 h 05 min in 59 sections.
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Quick answers
Who wrote The Roots of the Mountains?
The Roots of the Mountains was written by William Morris.
What genre is The Roots of the Mountains?
It is usually shelved as Classic Fantasy.
Is The Roots of the Mountains free to read?
Yes. It is in the public domain in the United States and can be read free on Project Gutenberg in EPUB, Kindle and HTML formats.
Is there a free audiobook of The Roots of the Mountains?
Yes — LibriVox volunteers recorded it; the recording runs 15 h 05 min.
What books are similar to The Roots of the Mountains?
Readers who like it often enjoy The Picture of Dorian Gray, Through the Looking-Glass and Alice's Adventures in Wonderland.
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