William Morris's Socialism This section is designed to introduce William Morris's activities and beliefs as a social thinker and leader in the emerging Socialist movement. Selected Writings by Morris: Full texts of many of Morris's published socialist writings are found on the Marxist Internet Archive (see under archive, author, William Morris, works). Several of Morris's socialist writings appear in the Morris Online Edition in the form of digital versions of the Kelmscott Press editions. For example, see News from Nowhere: or, An Epoch of Rest (1890-91), A Dream of John Ball (1888), and Gothic Architecture (1889). Socialist Diary (1887). The introduction by Florence Boos provides a overview of Morris's socialism. Chronological List of William Morris's Writings. Look for these items:  Art and Socialism: A Lecture Delivered before the Secular Society of Leicester. London: W. Reeves; Manchester: Heywoods, 1884. Chants for Socialists. London: Socialist League Office, 1885. Alfred Linnell: A Death Song. [London, 1887]. "How I Became a Socialist." Justice, 16 June 1894. Modern Commentary on Morris's Socialism: Articles on Morris's socialism in the Journal of William Morris Studies. Selective Bibliography of Writings about Willam Morris Pinkney, Tony "The Pre-Raphaelites in Oxford." JWMS 7.4 (Spring 1988): 5–9. [pdf] Marsh, Jan. "Concerning Love: News From Nowhere and Gender." William Morris & News from Nowhere: A Vision for Our Time, eds. Stephen Coleman and Paddy O'Sullivan. Bideford, Devon: Green Books, 1990. 107&bdash;125. Watkinson, Ray. "The Obstinate Refusers: Work in News From Nowhere." William Morris & News from Nowhere: A Vision for Our Time, dds. Stephen Coleman and Paddy O'Sullivan. Bideford, Devon: Green Books, 1990. 91–106. Salmon, Nicholas. "The Revision of A Dream of John Ball." JWMS 10.2 (Spring 1993): 15–17. [pdf] Faulkner, Peter. "Murray, Marx and Morris." JWMS 12.4 (Spring 1998): 7–14. [pdf] Boos, Florence S. "News From Nowhere and 'Garden Cities': Morris's Utopia and Nineteenth-Century Town-Design." Journal of Pre-Raphaelite Studies n. s. 7.2 (Fall 1998): 5–27. Boos, Florence S. "Personal and Political Lieux d'Anticipation in News from Nowhere." William Morris, News from Nowhere, Ouvrage Collectif Coordonné par Béatrice Laurent (Editions du Temps: Nantes, 2004): 93–107. Other Sides of William Morris For details about other aspects of William Morris, see: Art: Morris's work in the visual and decorative arts, including book design, calligraphy, furniture, decorative arts, paintings, drawings, stained glass, tapestries, textiles, and wallpapers. Life: biographies, chronology, essays, and links to the places with which Morris was associated. Writing: Morris's imaginative writings--poetry, romances, translations--along with critical commentary. HOME · LIFE · ART · WRITING · SOCIAL THOUGHT NEWS/EVENTS · JOIN · THE SOCIETY · CONTACT US LAST UPDATE 15 JANUARY 2010