William Morris was one of the greatest artists of the Victorian era, who is commonly known for his textile designs. However, Morris was also a prolific writer, poet, translator, and social activist. His medievalist novels are considered one of the earliest examples of the high fantasy genre, directly influencing J. R. R. Tolkien. From 1871 until his death in 1896, Morris mainly lived in a limestone manor house in the Cotswolds village of Kelmscott called Kelmscott Manor. It was originally constructed around 1570, with a wing built during the late…
