The Earthly Paradise, A Poem, Part 4 (1871)

The Earthly Paradise, A Poem, Part 4 is a book written by William Morris and published in 1871. This book is the fourth part of a long narrative poem that tells the story of a group of medieval sailors who set out to find the Earthly Paradise, a mythical land of eternal youth and happiness. In this part of the poem, the sailors finally reach the Earthly Paradise and are greeted by a beautiful maiden who tells them the story of the land. The maiden explains that the land is ruled by a powerful queen, who has the power to grant eternal life to those who are worthy. As the sailors explore the Earthly Paradise, they encounter various characters who tell them tales of love, loss, and redemption. They also witness the struggles of the people who live in the land, who are torn between their desire for eternal life and their longing for the mortal world.Throughout the poem, Morris explores themes of love, mortality, and the search for meaning in life. He uses vivid imagery and lyrical language to create a rich and immersive world that captures the reader's imagination. Overall, The Earthly Paradise, A Poem, Part 4 is a beautiful and thought-provoking work of poetry that continues to captivate readers over a century after its initial publication.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.