The youngest son of King Peter leaves his family home to explore the world meet new people and discover the Well at the Worlds End. Its an unconventional heros journey that takes the protagonist on a lifechanging adventure. King Peter has four sons all of whom are eager to leave home. He allows three of them to travel the world but forces his youngest boy Ralph to stay. Despite his fathers ruling Ralph sets out on his own adventure without his familys blessing. While on the road he encounters exciting and unusual characters including the Lady of Abundance and the maiden Ursula. When he learns of the powerful Well at the Worlds End his journey takes a sudden and unexpected turn. The Well at the Worlds End is full of distinct characters and vivid imagery. William Morris weaves a fantastical tale driven by curiosity and romance. This story is a standout within its genre and among Morris impressive catalog. With an eyecatching new cover and professionally typeset manuscript this edition of The Well at the Worlds End is both modern and readable.