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A Selection from the Poems of William Morris

William Morris

Publisher: Good Press

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"A Selection from the Poems of William Morris" is a collection of poems by an English textile designer, poet, novelist, translator, and socialist activist, William Morris. The poet's literary contributions helped to establish the modern fantasy genre, while he played a significant role in propagating the early socialist movement in Britain.
Available since: 12/17/2019.
Print length: 231 pages.

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