The Story of the Glittering Plain
The Story of the Glittering Plain is a classic fantasy novel by William Morris.
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About The Story of the Glittering Plain
"The Story of the Glittering Plain" by William Morris is a fantasy novel published in 1891. When Hallblithe's fiancée is kidnapped by pirates, his quest to rescue her leads him to a mysterious utopian realm known as the Land of the Glittering Plain, where inhabitants are said to be immortal. Set in a world resembling northern Europe's distant past, this groundbreaking work helped establish modern fantasy literature while exploring socialist themes that fascinated Morris throughout his career.
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Quick answers
Who wrote The Story of the Glittering Plain?
The Story of the Glittering Plain was written by William Morris.
What genre is The Story of the Glittering Plain?
It is usually shelved as Classic Fantasy.
Is The Story of the Glittering Plain 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 Story of the Glittering Plain?
Yes — LibriVox volunteers recorded it; the recording runs 5 h 04 min.
What books are similar to The Story of the Glittering Plain?
Readers who like it often enjoy Carmilla, The Picture of Dorian Gray and Dracula.
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