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Classic Fantasy

The Water of the Wondrous Isles

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    William Morris's The Water of the Wondrous Isles is a classic fantasy novel.

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    About The Water of the Wondrous Isles

    "The Water of the Wondrous Isles" by William Morris is a fantasy novel published in 1897. Stolen by a witch as a child, Birdalone escapes in a magical boat and journeys through mysterious islands. She encounters three imprisoned maidens awaiting rescue by their knight-lovers and seeks help from the paladins of the Castle of the Quest. What follows is an adventure of rescue, love, loss, and unexpected betrayals, as destinies intertwine and hearts are won and broken.
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    Who wrote The Water of the Wondrous Isles?

    The Water of the Wondrous Isles was written by William Morris.

    What genre is The Water of the Wondrous Isles?

    It is usually shelved as Classic Fantasy.

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    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.

    What books are similar to The Water of the Wondrous Isles?

    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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