The Story of the Glittering Plain
- First published
- 1890
- Reading level
- Plain English
- Price
- Free
About the book
"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.
- Fantasy fiction, English
Updated September 2026. Public domain in the USA. Text and summary from Project Gutenberg eBook #2565. The Story of the Glittering Plain on Wikipedia.
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