The Defence of Guenevere and Other Poems


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This is a volume of early narrative poems by William Morris, first published in 1858. While at the time of writing the most important stages of William Morris' career are still ahead of him, his ideas are already reflected in many of the poems. Many of the poems share an exceedingly sombre tone, and were appreciated by the public only years after they were first published. - Summary by Carolin (3 hr 31 min)

Chapters

The Defence of Guenevere 13:08 Read by Peter Tucker
King Arthur's Tomb 23:30 Read by Jim Locke
Sir Galahad, a Christmas Mystery 13:27 Read by Jim Locke
The Chapel in Lyoness 4:18 Read by Jim Locke
Sir Peter Harpdon's End 42:00 Read by Jim Locke
Rapunzel 17:00 Read by Jim Locke
Concerning Geffray Teste Noire 11:48 Read by Jim Locke
A Good Knight in Prison 6:47 Read by Jim Locke
Old Love 3:11 Read by Jim Locke
The Gilliflower of Gold 2:58 Read by Jim Locke
Shameful Death 2:03 Read by Jim Locke
The Eve of Crecy 2:50 Read by Sonia
The Judgment of God 5:56 Read by Lady McIntyre
The Little Tower 2:51 Read by Sonia
The Sailing of the Sword 3:03 Read by Sonia
Spell-Bound 4:33 Read by George Allen
The Wind 6:05 Read by George Allen
The Blue Closet 4:18 Read by George Allen
The Tune of Seven Towers 2:28 Read by Sonia
Golden Wings 10:45 Read by George Allen
The Haystack in the Floods 7:32 Read by Sonia
Two Red Roses across the Moon 2:04 Read by Sonia
Welland River 4:16 Read by George Allen
Riding Together 3:25 Read by George Allen
Father John's War-Song 2:42 Read by George Allen
Sir Giles' War-Song 1:09 Read by Sonia
Near Avalon 1:04 Read by Sonia
Praise of My Lady 4:03 Read by Sonia
Summer Dawn 1:06 Read by Sonia
In Prison 1:03 Read by Sonia