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Classic Fantasy

The Wood Beyond the World

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    The Wood Beyond the World is a classic fantasy novel by William Morris.

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    It is in the public domain in the United States and free to read on Project Gutenberg.

    About The Wood Beyond the World

    "The Wood Beyond the World" by William Morris is a fantasy novel published in 1894. When Golden Walter flees his unfaithful wife, a mysterious vision leads him to an enchanted wood ruled by a powerful Lady. There he encounters the Maid, a captive who begs for his help to escape. As Walter becomes entangled in a web of seduction, magic, and deadly intrigue, he must choose between loyalty and love—while dark forces conspire around him in this pioneering work of modern fantasy literature.
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    Who wrote The Wood Beyond the World?

    The Wood Beyond the World was written by William Morris.

    What genre is The Wood Beyond the World?

    It is usually shelved as Classic Fantasy.

    Is The Wood Beyond the World 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.

    What books are similar to The Wood Beyond the World?

    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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