The water of the Wondrous isles: Book Guide, Author and Facts
The water of the Wondrous isles by William Morris — plot, author, genre and where to read, in one evergreen guide.

The Water of the Wondrous Isles is a landmark in fantasy fiction. First published a year after Morris’s death in 1897 by Kelmscott Press—Morris’s own printing company—the novel follows Birdalone, a young girl who is stolen as a baby by a witch who takes her to serve in the woods of Evilshaw.
Quick facts about The water of the Wondrous isles
- Title: The water of the Wondrous isles
- Author: William Morris
- First published: 1897
- Genre: private presses, science fiction, fiction, fantasy, general
- OpenLibrary ID: OL47745W
Where to read The water of the Wondrous isles
The water of the Wondrous isles by William Morris is widely available in print, ebook and audiobook editions from major retailers and libraries.
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The water of the Wondrous isles was written by William Morris.
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The water of the Wondrous isles was first published in 1897.



