This is a volume of early narrative poems by William Morris, first published in 1858. While at the time of writing the most important stages of William Morris' career are still ahead of him, his ideas are already reflected in many of the poems. Many of the poems share an exceedingly sombre tone, and were appreciated by the public only years after they were first published. - Summary by Carolin
LibriVox recordings are public domain in the United States; copyright status may differ elsewhere.
Chapters
- Chapter 1
The Defence of Guenevere
13:08 - Chapter 2
King Arthur's Tomb
23:30 - Chapter 3
Sir Galahad, a Christmas Mystery
13:27 - Chapter 4
The Chapel in Lyoness
04:18 - Chapter 5
Sir Peter Harpdon's End
42:00 - Chapter 6
Rapunzel
17:00 - Chapter 7
Concerning Geffray Teste Noire
11:48 - Chapter 8
A Good Knight in Prison
06:47 - Chapter 9
Old Love
03:11 - Chapter 10
The Gilliflower of Gold
02:58 - Chapter 11
Shameful Death
02:03 - Chapter 12
The Eve of Crecy
02:50 - Chapter 13
The Judgment of God
05:56 - Chapter 14
The Little Tower
02:51 - Chapter 15
The Sailing of the Sword
03:03 - Chapter 16
Spell-Bound
04:33 - Chapter 17
The Wind
06:05 - Chapter 18
The Blue Closet
04:18 - Chapter 19
The Tune of Seven Towers
02:28 - Chapter 20
Golden Wings
10:45 - Chapter 21
The Haystack in the Floods
07:32 - Chapter 22
Two Red Roses across the Moon
02:04 - Chapter 23
Welland River
04:16 - Chapter 24
Riding Together
03:25 - Chapter 25
Father John's War-Song
02:42 - Chapter 26
Sir Giles' War-Song
01:09 - Chapter 27
Near Avalon
01:04 - Chapter 28
Praise of My Lady
04:03 - Chapter 29
Summer Dawn
01:06 - Chapter 30
In Prison
01:03