1902, 1st Ed, THE DOOM OF KING ACRISIUS, by WILLIAM MORRIS, MYTHOLOGICAL POEM

Description: The Doom of King Acrisius by William Morris Illustrated with Pictures by Sir Edward Burne-Jones New York: R. H. Russell 1902 First Edition Octavo, xvi, [1], 82 pages, publisher's original gilt lettered and decorated white cloth covered boards. Top edge gilt. Illustrated throughout with black and white plates. Some minor wear and discoloration to the cloth, corner slightly bumped, else in very good condition. "The Doom of King Acrisius," a narrative poem by William Morris, was published in 1868 as part of his celebrated collection The Earthly Paradise. The poem retells the Greek myth of King Acrisius, who is warned by an oracle that his grandson will bring about his death. In an attempt to defy this fate, Acrisius imprisons his daughter, Danaë, to prevent her from bearing a child. However, through a divine encounter with Zeus, Danaë conceives Perseus, who grows up to become a hero. The poem traces Perseus's adventures, including his quest for Medusa's head, and culminates in the prophecy's inevitable fulfillment when he accidentally causes Acrisius's death. Morris's version of the myth explores themes of fate and human resistance against destiny, enhanced by his vivid, descriptive language. The story reflects Morris’s interest in classical themes and his poetic focus on the power and inevitability of fate. If you have any questions, feel free to ask, and don't forget to check out my other listings.

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