“Morris developed no particular interest in designing English mansions or public buildings, stately though they might be. What he really wanted to do was to reform English taste, and to force people to furnish and decorate their homes with things that were beautiful instead of ugly” (211)

-Orcutt, William Dana. Master Makers of the Book. London: George Allen & Unwin, 1929.

The Blessed Damozel

Check out these beautiful illustrations by Kenyon Cox for a publication of Dante Gabriel Rossetti's poem 'The Blessed Damozel' . The works are simple and detailed with luminous light and a dreamy mood. The faces are always just a little bit off. Enjoy!

Hello!

I am starting this blog as a place to share all of the things I come across during my job working on a project on William Morris. I am learning so much, and stumbling across so much, and I want everyone to join me.

I will be posting poems by Morris and his circle, interesting facts I have learned and images from the books here at the Archives and Rare Books library in Cincinnati, Ohio.

It won't be all Morris however, I will also include whatever interesting things I come across in my day.

Enjoy!