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The Well at the World's End Illustrated

by William Morris

High FantasyFolklore Fantasy
Published 1892 Pages 768 ~13h Audience Adult Pacing Slow-burn Magic Soft
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Darkness Level 2 — Mild
Some danger and tension, but generally safe in tone

Synopsis

The Well at the World's End is a high fantasy novel by the British artist, poet, and author William Morris. It was first published in 1896 and has been reprinted a number of times since, most notably in two parts as the 20th and 21st volumes of the Ballantine Adult Fantasy series, in August and September 1970.

Tropes

Coming of AgeQuestMagical Artifacts

Tone

AdventurousEpicHopeful

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