- SKU: 9781167049316
- BARCODE: 9781167049316
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News From Nowhere; A Dream Of John Ball; A King's Lesson (1912) - Paperback
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by William Morris (Author), May Morris (Introduction by)
News From Nowhere; A Dream Of John Ball; A King�������s Lesson (1912) is a collection of three works by William Morris, a prominent English writer, artist, and socialist. The first work, News From Nowhere, is a utopian novel set in the future, where society has been transformed into a socialist paradise. The protagonist, William Guest, wakes up in this new world and experiences its beauty and harmony, as well as the absence of money, private property, and class distinctions.The second work, A Dream Of John Ball, is a historical fantasy that takes place during the 14th century Peasants' Revolt in England. The protagonist, a time-traveler named William, meets John Ball, a radical priest who becomes a leader of the revolt. Through their conversations, William learns about the struggles and aspirations of the common people and the injustices of the feudal system.The third work, A King�������s Lesson, is a short story that tells the fable of a king who learns the value of compassion and humility from a poor man. The story highlights Morris's socialist beliefs and his critique of the ruling class's arrogance and indifference towards the working class.Overall, News From Nowhere; A Dream Of John Ball; A King�������s Lesson (1912) is a thought-provoking and visionary work that explores Morris's socialist ideals and critiques the injustices of his time. It is a must-read for anyone interested in utopian literature, historical fiction, and social justice.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.
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