The Folk of the Mountain Door
The Folk of the Mountain Door is a fantasy novel by William Morris, first published in 1887. It tells the story of a young man named John, who is sent to the mysterious mountain of the title to find a magical door. He discovers a hidden world of strange creatures, including a giant, a dwarf, and a mysterious woman. He must battle the forces of evil to save the mountain and its inhabitants. Along the way, he learns the secrets of the mountain and discovers the power of friendship and loyalty. The novel is a classic of fantasy literature and is considered to be one of Morris' best works.
By William Morris · First published 1896 · Genre: Fantasy, Romance, Adventure · 4,649 words
First lines
This story first appeared in volume 21 (1914) of The Collected Works of William Morris. The story itself was left untitled by Morris, and the title was given to it by his daughter, May Morris.
Of old time, in the days of the kings, there was a king of folk, a mighty man in battle, a man deemed lucky by the wise, who ruled over a folk that begrudged not his kingship, whereas they knew of his valour and wisdom and saw how by his means they prevailed over other folks, so that their land was wealthy and at peace save about its uttermost borders. And this folk was called the Folk of the Mountain Door, or more shortly, of the Door.
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- Work type: Novel
- Author: William Morris
- Date: 1896 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Fantasy, Romance, Adventure, Historical Fiction
- Length: 4,649 words
- Structure: 1 section, 120 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Standard (8th-9th Grade)
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Genres
- Fantasy — The book follows the adventures of a group of people living in a magical world, and features mythical creatures and supernatural elements.
- Romance — The book contains a romantic subplot between two of the main characters, and explores themes of love and relationships.
- Adventure — The book follows the characters on a journey of discovery and exploration, and features exciting action sequences and thrilling plot twists.
- Historical Fiction — The book is set in a fictionalized version of medieval England, and features accurate depictions of the culture and customs of the time period.
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Fantasy · ancient · carle · chair · clad · cried · days · door · earth · evil · fair · father