Chants for Socialists (1885)

William Morris

Description

This early work by William Morris was originally published in 1899 and we are now republishing it with a brand new introductory biography. William Morris was born in London, England in 1834. Arguably best known as a textile designer, he founded a design partnership which deeply influenced the decoration of churches and homes during the early 20th century. However, he is also considered an important Romantic writer and pioneer of the modern fantasy genre, being a direct influence on authors such as J. R. R. Tolkien. As well as fiction, Morris penned poetry and essays. We are republishing these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions, using the original text and artwork.

Informations

• Publié par: Read Books Ltd.
• Date de parution: 03 avril 2016
• Nombre de lectures: 2
• EAN13: 9781473367036
• Langue: English
• Poids de l'ouvrage: 1 Mo

Extrait

CHANTS FOR SOCIALISTS
BY
WILLIAM MORRIS


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Contents
William Morris
THE DAY IS COMING
THE VOICE OF TOIL
NO MASTER
ALL FOR THE CAUSE
THE MARCH OF THE WORKERS
DOWN AMONG THE DEAD MEN
A DEATH SONG
MAY DAY [1892]
MAY DAY, 1894
THE MESSAGE OF THE MARCH WIND {1}


William Morris
William Morris was born in London, England in 1834. Arguably best known as a textile designer, he founded a design partnership which deeply influenced the decoration of churches and homes during the early 20 th century. However, he is also considered an important Romantic writer and pioneer of the modern fantasy genre, being a direct influence on authors such as J. R. R. Tolkien. As well as fiction, Morris penned poetry and essays. Amongst his best-known works are The Defence of Guenevere and Other Poems (1858), The Earthly Paradise (1868–1870), A Dream of John Ball (1888), News from Nowhere (1890), and the fantasy romance The Well at the World’s End (1896). Morris was also an important figure in British socialism, founding the Socialist League in 1884. He died in 1896, aged 62.


THE DAY IS COMING
Come hither, lads, and hearken, for a tale there is to tell,
Of the wonderful days a-coming, when all shall be better than well.
And the tale shall be told of a country, a land in the midst of the sea,
And folk shall call it England in the days that are going to be.
There more than one in a thousand in the days that are yet to come
Shall have some hope of the morrow, some joy of the ancient home.
For then—laugh not, but listen to this