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The Earthly Paradise

December-February

by William Morris

[1870]
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This is the third part of a three part etext of William Morris' epic-length poem, The Earthly Paradise. In this section Morris weaves more tales from Northern and Classical mythology; including the tale of Hercules and the Golden Apples; Aslaug, the daughter of Sigurd and Brynhild; the myth of Bellerophon; and two tales of the Goddess Venus.

Confusingly, this is actually part IV of the original edition (the first volume was conidered part I and II).

Title Page
Contents

December

Introduction
The Golden Apples
The Fostering of Aslaug

January

Introduction
Bellerophon at Argos
The Ring Given to Venus

February

Introduction
Bellerophon in Lycia
The Hill of Venus

 

Epilogue
L’Envoi
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