
Transcribed from the 1904 Longmans, Green, and Co. edition by David Price, email ccx074@coventry.ac.uk
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
CHAPTER I—THE DWELLINGS OF MID-MARK
CHAPTER II—THE FLITTING OF THE WAR-ARROW
CHAPTER III—THIODOLF TALKETH WITH THE WOOD-SUN
CHAPTER IV—THE HOUSE FARETH TO THE WAR
CHAPTER V—CONCERNING THE HALL-SUN
CHAPTER VI—THEY TALK ON THE WAY TO THE FOLK-THING
CHAPTER VII—THEY GATHER TO THE FOLK-MOTE
CHAPTER VIII—THE FOLK-MOTE OF THE MARKMEN
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.
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.
Subjects

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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