The Water of the Wondrous Isles
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- Under 100
- First published
- 1897
- Pages
- 369
About this book
Stolen as a baby by a witch and raised alone in a wild wood, Birdalone finally escapes in an enchanted boat that carries her among a chain of strange islands, each with its own peril and marvel. Along the way she befriends three captive maidens who wait for the knights who love them, and she becomes caught up in their rescue and in a love of her own. What sets the book apart from Morris's other romances is Birdalone herself, a resourceful, self-reliant heroine who leads her own adventure at a time when fantasy heroes were almost always men. Rich in journeys, magic, and quiet observation of how people grow, it is among the earliest fantasies to center a woman.
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Book facts
- Author
- William Morris
- First published
- 1897
- Reading time
- About 11 hours
- Pages
- 369
- Language
- English
- Genre
- High Fantasy
- Formats
- PDF, EPUB, Read online