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Well at the World's End

William Morris (2013)

SubgenreFantasy
Age groupAdult 18+
Content ratingPG-13
Pages415 (Chunky (400-600))
Setting
CSM age13
Goodreads3.77/5 (898)

Content levels

ViolenceModerate
Sexual contentMild
LanguageNone

Trigger warnings

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Hero archetypes

Youngest SonQuest Hero

Protagonist archetypes

QuestComing-of-Age Protagonist

Synopsis

Long ago there was a little land, over which ruled a regulus or kinglet, who was called King Peter, though his kingdom was but little. He had four sons whose names were Blaise, Hugh, Gregory and Ralph: of these Ralph was the youngest, whereas he was but of twenty winters and one; and Blaise was the oldest and had seen thirty winters.

Is Well at the World's End appropriate for my child?

Suitable for most readers 13 and up.

This classic Victorian fantasy follows a young prince on a quest across a medieval secondary world. Contains traditional fantasy adventure violence and very mild romantic elements typical of the era.

What to know going in

This book has moderate violence, mild sexual content, and clean language.

Publisher age: Adult·Our content rating: 13+

Publisher ages reflect reading level; our rating reflects content maturity — they can differ.

Who'll love this

Teens interested in classic fantasy literature and epic quests will appreciate this foundational work of the genre.

Tags

Medieval FantasyEpic FantasyClassic FantasyArthurian Influence