The Roots of the Mountains

by William Morris

Overview

The Roots of the Mountain J. R. R. Tolkien, author of The Lord of the Rings, said that his writing was inspired and influenced by the books of William Morris. A tale of a romance that unites two long-ago peoples and of the battle to defend their freedom against invading Huns. Roots of the Mountains has all the glory and strife of war, along with a love triangle similar to the one hinted at in Lord of the Ring. If you like folklore and stories that seem to draw from ancient Norse legends and Celtic peoples, you will love this story.

Product Details

BN ID:	2940000761281
Publisher:	B&rR Samizdat Express
Publication date:	01/01/2009
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
File size:	994 KB

About the Author

William Morris (1834 - 1896) was an English textile designer, poet, novelist, translator and socialist activist. Associated with the British Arts and Crafts Movement, he was a major contributor to the revival of traditional British textile arts and methods of production. His literary contributions helped to establish the modern fantasy genre, while he played a significant role in propagating the early socialist movement in Britain. --Wikipedia