Books By William Morris, Mint Editions - Author

William Morris (1834-1896) was a multitalented craftsman, novelist and poet who participated in England’s Arts and Crafts movement. His writing career began at Oxford University where he funded and contributed to The Oxford and Cambridge Magazine. He also studied architecture with a focus on Neo-Gothic design. Morris juggled his creative interests by publishing a collection of poems entitled, The Defence of Guenevere. He later achieved great success with The Life and Death of Jason, followed by The Earthly Paradise. Over the course of his career, Morris played a critical role in transforming the fantasy genre and Victorian aesthetic.