Publisher's Synopsis
The Defense of Guenevere and Other Poems is a collection of poetry written by William Morris. The book was first published in 1858 and contains a total of 27 poems. The title poem, The Defense of Guenevere, is a narrative poem that tells the story of Guenevere, the wife of King Arthur, as she defends herself against accusations of infidelity. The other poems in the collection are mostly romantic and deal with themes such as love, nature, and the passage of time. Morris was a prominent figure in the Arts and Crafts movement and his poetry reflects his interest in medieval literature and design. The Defense of Guenevere and Other Poems is considered one of Morris's most important works and has been influential in the development of modern poetry.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
