A Tale of the House of the Wolfings and All the Kindreds of the Mark is a novel written by William Morris in 1890. The book tells the story of the Wolfings, a tribe living in a mythical land called the Mark. The Wolfings are a proud people who live by the sword and honor their ancestors. When they are threatened by an invading army, they must band together with other tribes to defend their land and way of life.The novel is written in both prose and verse, with the verse sections serving as songs and poetry that the characters sing and recite. The story is full of action and adventure, with battles, quests, and heroic deeds. The characters are well-developed and memorable, with distinct personalities and motivations.One of the main themes of the book is the importance of community and tradition. The Wolfings and other tribes of the Mark place great value on their shared history and ancestry, and this gives them the strength to fight for their land and people. The novel also explores the idea of fate and destiny, as the characters often feel that their actions are predetermined by the gods.Overall, A Tale of the House of the Wolfings and All the Kindreds of the Mark is a classic example of epic fantasy literature. It combines elements of mythology, history, and folklore to create a rich and immersive world that captures the imagination of readers.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.