Fantasy
The wood beyond the world
1894·142 pages
Fleeing an unfaithful wife, Golden Walter enters an enchanted wood of magic, temptation, and courtly love in this pioneering fantasy romance.
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Fleeing an unfaithful wife, Golden Walter enters an enchanted wood of magic, temptation, and courtly love in this pioneering fantasy romance.
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<p><a href="https://standardebooks.org/ebooks/william-morris">William Morris</a> is famous in no small part for his contributions to defining the genre of modern fantasy literature, and <i>The Wood Beyond the World</i> is a classic example of that influence. Written in a purposefully-antiquated prose style reminiscent of Sir Thomas Malory or other aged fairy tales, <i>The Wood Beyond the World</i> can be difficult for some readers; but those who follow through will enjoy a charming and influenti...
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Sexual content
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Recurring sexual tension and courtly love; seduction without explicit scenes
Violence & gore
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Fights, peril, and deaths involving dwarf and foes; little graphic gore
Profanity
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No profanity or strong language present
Substance use
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LGBTQ+ Rep.
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Magic & witchcraft
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Enchantress powers, enchanted wood, and supernatural beings drive the plot
Occult / demonology
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No real-world occult or demonology content
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Self-harm / suicide
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Abuse & suffering
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Captive maid under enchantress control; coercion, threats, unfaithful marriage
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