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William morris 24 march 1834 3 october 1896 was a british textile designer, poet, novelist, translator, and socialist activist associated with the british arts and crafts movement. William morris and the hidden history of show business. He was also a poet, artist, philosopher, typographer and political theorist. Christopher morriscorbis via getty images i f youre a novelist.
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