The tale of the Emperor Coustans
Creator
Alternative Title
The tale of the Emperor Coustans, and of Over Sea
The Tale of King Coustans the Emperor and of Over Sea
Empereur Constant
Collection Outremer
Date Created
1894
Identifier
PR5079.E5 1894 [Special Collections]
Subject
Type
Publisher
Kelmscott Press : Hammersmith
Abstract
Morris’s literary preferences lay in the Middle Ages, and with medieval texts. One such Kelmscott publication comprised two medieval French romances translated by Morris into his own special brand of archaic-sounding English. Borders of twining leaves, woodcut foliated three-line initials, and designs by Burne-Jones enhance these love stories. This book, one of 525 copies, was completed on 30 August 1894, and cost 7s 6d. By acknowledging John Ruskin’s influence, Morris learnt that ‘art is the expression of man’s pleasure in labour.’ He is aptly described as the Father of the Arts and Craft Movement.
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Citation
Morris, William, “The tale of the Emperor Coustans,” ourheritage.ac.nz | OUR Heritage, accessed December 25, 2024, https://otago.ourheritage.ac.nz/index.php/items/show/7652.