Readers of all ages will learn much from this unique biography that highlights the most important aspects of the artist’s life and career. It traces his childhood fascination with medieval history, nature, and his friendships with the Pre-Raphaelite Brotherhood—Dante Gabriel Rosetti, Edward Burne-Jones—and with other leading figures of the day such as Philip Webb and John Ruskin.
It takes readers inside Morris’ famous homes—Red House, which became a hub for artistic and intellectual activities, and served as a testing ground for his ideas about the integration of art and daily life; and Kelmscott Manor, a tranquil retreat whose natural surroundings and historic setting resonated with his romantic ideals.
The visual narrative captures key moments of his foray into political activism and details his important work in printing and book design.
