
THE DEFENCE OF GUENEVERE AND OTHER POEMS
WILLIAM MORRIS
THE DEFENCE OF GUENEVERE
KING ARTHUR'S TOMB
SIR GALAHAD, A CHRISTMAS MYSTERY
THE CHAPEL IN LYONESS
SIR PETER HARPDON'S END
RAPUNZEL
CONCERNING GEFFRAY TESTE NOIRE
A GOOD KNIGHT IN PRISON
A richly woven tapestry of verse, this collection re‑examines the legendary court of King Arthur through fresh, lyrical eyes. In the opening poem, Guinevere’s voice breaks from shame and fear, pleading for forgiveness while confronting the weight of honor and the stark choices of life and death. The language swirls with vivid images of wind‑tossed rivers, heavenly and infernal cloths, and the raw intensity of a woman who refuses to shrink from her truth.
The remaining poems echo the same blend of mythic grandeur and intimate reflection, moving from the triumphs of knights to the quiet cycles of seasons that mirror inner turmoil. Themes of faith, destiny, and the fragile balance between power and compassion unfold in a rhythm that feels both ancient and strikingly contemporary. Listeners will find themselves drawn into a world where legend and personal confession intertwine, inviting contemplation of courage, love, and the timeless quest for redemption.
Language
en
Duration
~2 hours (158K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Credits
Produced by Thierry Alberto, Stephen Blundell and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net
Release date
2007-09-17
Rights
Public domain in the USA.

1834–1896
A giant of the Arts and Crafts movement, this English writer and designer believed beauty belonged in everyday life. His poems, stories, patterns, and political ideals all sprang from the same restless imagination.
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