The Story of the Glittering Plain: Which Has Been Also Called the Land of Living Men or the Acre of the Undying: Classic Book Guide and Free Edition

The Story of the Glittering Plain: Which Has Been Also Called the Land of Living Men or the Acre of the Undying is catalogued by Project Gutenberg with author credits for Morris, William (1834–1896).

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"The Story of the Glittering Plain" by William Morris is a fantasy novel published in 1891. When Hallblithe's fiancée is kidnapped by pirates, his quest to rescue her leads him to a mysterious utopian realm known as the Land of the Glittering Plain, where inhabitants are said to be immortal. Set in a world resembling northern Europe's distant past, this groundbreaking work helped establish modern fantasy literature while exploring socialist themes that fascinated Morris throughout his career.

Book and edition facts

• Title: The Story of the Glittering Plain: Which Has Been Also Called the Land of Living Men or the Acre of the Undying
• Author credits: Morris, William (1834–1896)
• Catalogue language: English

Catalogue subjects

• Fantasy fiction, English

Gutenberg collections

• Category: Adventure
• Category: British Literature
• Category: Novels
• Category: Science-Fiction & Fantasy
• Fantasy

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