
In a timeless valley called the Glittering Plain, a young warrior named Hallblithe tends his spear beside his home, the House of the Raven. When three weary riders arrive—two aged and one sorrowful—they beg for more than food and shelter: they seek a fabled land where days stretch endlessly and laughter returns to those who have forgotten it. Hallblithe offers his hospitality, yet the strangers are convinced the plain is not the place they need, and their desperate pleas hint at a deeper quest beyond the meadow’s bright lilies.
The story unfolds with vivid, lyrical prose that blends mythic romance and a touch of melancholy. As Hallblithe returns to his work, the echo of hooves fades, leaving a lingering sense of mystery about the travelers’ true destination. Listeners are invited into a world where duty, love, and the search for an ideal land intertwine, setting the stage for an adventure that promises both wonder and heartfelt reflection.
Full title
The Story of the Glittering Plain Which Has Been Also Called the Land of Living Men or the Acre of the Undying
Language
en
Duration
~4 hours (243K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Release date
2001-03-01
Rights
Public domain in the USA.
Subjects

1834–1896
A central figure in the Arts and Crafts movement, this English writer and designer brought medieval romance, social criticism, and a deep love of beauty into everything he made. His stories and poems still stand out for their rich imagination and their belief that art should belong in everyday life.
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