The House of the Wolfings

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The House of the Wolfings

by William Morris

EN·~7 hours·34 chapters

Chapters

34 total
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Transcribed from the 1904 Longmans, Green, and Co. edition by David Price, email ccx074@coventry.ac.uk

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THE HOUSE OF THE WOLFINGS A TALE OF THE HOUSE OF THE WOLFINGS AND ALL THE KINDREDS OF THE MARK WRITTEN IN PROSE AND IN VERSE by William Morris

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CHAPTER I—THE DWELLINGS OF MID-MARK

13:32
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CHAPTER II—THE FLITTING OF THE WAR-ARROW

13:11
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CHAPTER III—THIODOLF TALKETH WITH THE WOOD-SUN

21:24
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CHAPTER IV—THE HOUSE FARETH TO THE WAR

17:17
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CHAPTER V—CONCERNING THE HALL-SUN

21:34
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CHAPTER VI—THEY TALK ON THE WAY TO THE FOLK-THING

17:42
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CHAPTER VII—THEY GATHER TO THE FOLK-MOTE

18:50
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CHAPTER VIII—THE FOLK-MOTE OF THE MARKMEN

30:38

Description

In a secluded clearing deep within an ancient forest, a band of hardy folk have carved out a home beside a swift, winding river. They have tamed the water, built rafts and bridges, and turned the surrounding woods into fertile fields, their iron‑working skills giving them tools and weapons that sustain daily life. The settlement, known as Mid‑Mark, pulses with the rhythm of ploughshares turning earth and forges glowing at dusk, a testament to generations of toil and cooperation.

Life here is a balance of labor and wonder: cattle graze on newly cleared meadows, traders barter with crafted wares, and songs echo through the trees as the community gathers around firelight. Yet the surrounding wilds still hold mysteries and dangers, and the people must constantly defend their fragile haven against the untamed forces of the forest. Their story unfolds as they confront these challenges while preserving the simple joys of their hard‑won peace.

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Full title

The House of the Wolfings A Tale of the House of the Wolfings and All the Kindreds of the Mark Written in Prose and in Verse

Language

en

Duration

~7 hours (443K characters)

Publisher of text edition

Project Gutenberg

Release date

2001-10-01

Rights

Public domain in the USA.

About the author

William Morris

William Morris

1834–1896

A central figure in the Arts and Crafts movement, this Victorian writer and designer brought the same love of beauty and workmanship to poems, stories, textiles, and books. His imagination helped shape modern fantasy, while his ideas about art and labor still feel strikingly modern.

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