Atalanta's race
Subtitle: and other tales from the earthly paradise
By: by William Morris ; edited with notes by Oscar Fay Adams with the co-operation of William J. Rolfe
Publisher: Houghton, Mifflin
Published: 1894
Place of publication: Boston
Language: eng
Number of pages: 242
Copyright date: 1888
Subjects: Medieval Literature; Adaptations; Greek Mythology; Classical Mythology; Poetry; Storytelling
Work titles: Earthly paradise
Notes: Poems; selected and with critical notes suitable for school reading and study (Preface, page [vii]).

"Copyright, 1888, by Ticknor and Company"--Title page verso.

Includes index of words and phrases explained (pages 241-242).

Notes contains extracts from Morris's letters to Fay; also reprints a poem by Oscar Wilde. See Le Mire.

Bibliographical references included in "Notes" (p. [191]-240)

Also available in digital form.
Table of contents: title: Preface; title: Introduction: The life and works of William Morris ; Morris's style ; Characteristics of Morris's verse ; The earthly paradise ; The charm of Morris's poetry; title: The apology; title: Prologue: The wanderers; title: The author to the reader; title: March; title: Prelude to Atalanta's race; title: Atalanta's race; title: Interlude; title: April; title: Prelude to The proud king; title: The proud king; title: Interlude; title: May; title: Prelude to The writing on the image; title: The writing on the image; title: Interlude; title: Notes.