THE STORY OF THE GLITTERING PLAIN – A BOOK THAT INSPIRED TOLKIEN THE FANTASY THAT SHAPED THE LEGENDARIUM OF J.R.R. TOLKIEN Before The Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit , there was William Morris . A visionary writer, artist, and designer, Morris crafted stories that transported readers to vast, mythical worlds filled with epic quests, heroic figures, and ancient lands . One of his most influential works, The Story of the Glittering Plain , laid the foundation for the modern fantasy genre— a book that deeply influenced J.R.R. Tolkien and his Middle-earth legendarium . This novel follows Hallblithe , a young warrior whose journey takes him through enchanted realms, perilous seas, and mysterious lands , in a quest to reclaim his love. Blending Norse mythology, medieval romance, and poetic storytelling , Morris created a world that predates and foreshadows the rich landscapes of Tolkien’s tales . THIS BOOK IS IDEAL FOR FANTASY LOVERS If you’ve ever been captivated by the immersive storytelling of Tolkien , you’ll find traces of Morris’s influence throughout his works. Scholars and fantasy experts have long acknowledged the stylistic, thematic, and mythological connections between The Story of the Glittering Plain and Tolkien’s own literary masterpieces. Tolkien himself admitted his deep admiration for Morris, once writing about his effort to craft a story “somewhat on the lines of Morris’s romances” . The rhythmic prose, archaic language, and grandeur of Morris’s worldbuilding undeniably paved the way for The Hobbit, The Silmarillion, and The Lord of the Rings . THIS EDITION INCLUDES: ✔ The COMPLETE, UNABRIDGED TEXT , carefully formatted for modern readers while preserving the original lyrical style. ✔ A novel that is considered a **precursor to modern fantasy literature**. ✔ A must-read for fans of **Tolkien, high fantasy, and classic mythic storytelling**. DISCOVER THE EPIC TALE THAT HELPED INSPIRE TOLKIEN’S MIDDLE-EARTH. GET YOUR COPY TODAY.