Reading The Water of the Wondrous Isles | Alexandria
Read The Water of the Wondrous Isles by William Morris. Discovering an enchanted lake where women wield true power upends medieval fantasy tropes in Morris's forgotten masterpiece. Beyond mere romance, this 1897 tale follows a kidnapped maiden who becomes a powerful sorceress, challenging patriarchal norms through magic, agency, and fierce independence - themes that resonate in today's conversations about female empowerment.