The Well at the World's End
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The Well at the World's End is a fantasy book by British artist and author William Morris, published in 1896.
Using language with elements of the medieval tales which were his models, Morris tells the story of Ralph of Upmeads, the third and youngest son of a minor king, who sets out, contrary to his parents' wishes, to find knightly adventure and seek the Well at the World's End. This is a magic well which will confer immortality on those who drink from it.
Ralph meets a mysterious lady who has drunk from the well, and they become lovers. However, she is killed, and in company with Alianora, another maiden whom he met upon the way, Ralph eventually attains the Well.
