The Story of the Glittering Plain
 Which Has Been Also Called the Land of Living Men or the Acre of the Undying

by William Morris

"The Story of the Glittering Plain" by William Morris is a fantasy novel published in 1891. When Hallblithe's fiancée is kidnapped by pirates, his quest to rescue her leads him to a mysterious utopian realm known as the Land of the Glittering Plain, where inhabitants are said to be immortal. Set in a world resembling northern Europe's distant past, this groundbreaking work helped establish modern fantasy literature while exploring socialist themes that fascinated Morris throughout his career.