The Collected Letters of William Morris, Volume I

William Morris's life is intricately detailed through his complete correspondence, featuring many unpublished letters that illuminate his daily activities and friendships. The first volume chronicles his early years, from his time at Oxford and marriage to Jane Burden, to the establishment of Morris and Co. It highlights his achievements as a poet, including the publication of The Earthly Paradise, his travels to Iceland, and his evolving commitment to socialism, alongside his appreciation for landscape and architecture.