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    The Earthly Paradise - A Poem

    By William Morris

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    Originally published in 1903, 'The Earthly Paradise' is the most successful poem, in terms of popularity, by the great William Morris, and is highly recommended for inclusion on the bookshelf of anyone with a passion for poetry. William Morris (1834 - 1896) was born in London, England. 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.
    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherRead Books Ltd.
    Release dateApr 16, 2013
    ISBN9781447487494
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    William Morris

    William Morris has worked on international tax policy matters in the public and private sectors for over twenty years. He is also a member of the clergy team at St Martin-in-the-Fields, having been ordained a priest in the Church of England in 2010. He has degrees in history, law and theology, and is the author of 'Where is God at Work?'

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      People are on an earthly journey. They hope that eventually they will be in paradise. There they will discover immortality, perfect beauty, and the truth about life. Many believers see this place as heaven. In anticipation of this reality they talk about experiencing heaven on earth. Some refer to this place as the original Garden of Eden that once existed in the Middle East. This garden described in the Book of Genesis was destroyed by the Fall of Man. The Earthly Paradise (1868–1870) is a four-volume collection of narrative poems written by William Morris. Its prologue described the flight of a band of Norse sailors in the Middle Ages from the Black Death, and their search for this glorious place. But isn’t heaven more than an earthly paradise? Whatever it truly is people are unable to comprehend.