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128 pages, gloss
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"When William Morris died at the age of sixty-two on 3rd October 1896, an eminent doctor wrote: 'I consider the case is this: the disease is simply being William Morris, and having done more work than ten men'. ... This book is a comprehensive survey of this busy, varied and productive life. It gives an account of Morris's early years, his important friendships...and the ideas which lead to the foundation of Morris & Co. It discusses his writing throughout his life and charts his relationship with socialism, Finally it assesses the influence left behind by the man, the poet, the designer and the socialist.. About the author: Dr. Christine Poulson is the Curator of the William Morris Society in London. Her experience includes a PhD on Arthurian legend in Fine and Applied Nineteenth Century Art, as well as a book based on the same subject and various articles on nineteenth century art." -book jacket
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