you are william morris.Write a dairy entry about the strange sequence of incidents that happened at Reginer's that day.
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I was not able to give you correct information about W.Morris. I have given a short description about Him.
Morris was most recognised in his lifetime for his contribution to Victorian poetry and is the author of many poetical works, the most famous of which are The Earthly Paradise and The Defence of Guinevere. He also wrote novels, and made an ambitious translation of the Icelandic Sagas.
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1. His nickname was Topsy
To his close friends, William Morris was known as Topsy because his curly hair reminded them of the character in Uncle Tom’s Cabin.
2. He was originally destined for the church
William Morris is known as a designer and manufacturer of wallpaper, furniture and tapestries; a poet and a social reformer. However, he studied theology at Oxford University and was destined for the church. In his fresher’s year, Morris met fellow undergraduate Edward Burne-Jones, who was to become a lifelong friend. The two of them planned to become clergymen and establish a monastery.
3. He turned to art after touring northern France
In the summer of 1855 Morris, along with Burne-Jones and fellow-student William Fulford, travelled across northern France, visiting medieval churches and cathedrals. Inspired by the sites, Morris and Burne-Jones decided to give up the church and dedicate their lives to art.
4. Dante Gabriel Rossetti nudged Morris to paint
After being awarded his BA, Morris started work as an apprentice at an Oxford-based architectural firm in January 1856. In the meantime, Burne-Jones became an apprentice to one of the leading Pre-Raphaelite painters, Dante Gabriel Rossetti. In the summer of 1856, Morris was introduced to the painter and he fell under Rossetti’s spell. Morris had a deep respect for Rossetti and when the artist suggested that he should take up painting instead of architecture, Morris did just that
Jane Morris modelled for Rossetti's Proserpine, 1874
5. He married Jane Burden
After attending a play, Rossetti spotted Jane Burden in the street. He was stunned by her beauty and persuaded her to sit for his paintings. Rossetti soon introduced her to Morris. Unlike him, she was poor and uneducated, but he was completely smitten with her, and the two were engaged in spring 1858. In later years, Burden admitted that she never loved Morris.
6. His wife had an affair with Rossetti
In the 1860s, rumours were spreading across London about Burden’s affair with Rossetti. The two were often seen together in public and she sat for many of Rossetti’s works. Morris probably knew about it, but he didn’t do anything to stop it. Instead, he commissioned Rossetti to paint a portrait of Burden.
7. He was a socialist
In 1884, Morris founded the Socialist League and became the editor of its journal. His radicalism reached its height in 1885, and he was arrested for disorderly conduct during a socialist demonstration. He was later discharged. Morris’s political activity should not be seen as a separate thread from his artistic and literary pursuits. He saw them as part of a bigger piece; each contributing in their own way to the improvement of Victorian society and culture.
7½. He was messy
While Morris worked at the architectural firm, he moved to 17 Red Lion Square, London, and shared his lodgings with Burne-Jones. Their rooms were disorganised and packed with things such as books, pictures, armour and easels.
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