Selected Poems

William Morris (1834-1896) was a brilliant designer, a political thinker, and one of the most popular poets of his day. While his designs are still prized, his poetry has fallen into neglect. This selection, the only one currently available, contains the best of his short poems, ranging from dramatic narratives with medieval settings to romantic lyrics to `Chants for Socialists'. His verse is crafted and robust, something to be enjoyed like other well-made objects; vivid and durable, it is at the heart of his creative vision.

Peter Faulkner teaches in the School of English and American Studies at the University of Exeter. He has written several books about Morris and is editor of the William Morris Society Journal.