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He was a staunch advocate for socialism, believing that workers should be treated fairly and that the industrialized world had lost its connection to craftsmanship and nature. His most famous works include his iconic wallpaper patterns, woven tapestries, and the famous \u003cem data-start=\"975\" data-end=\"992\"\u003eKelmscott Press\u003c\/em\u003e, where he produced some of the finest printed books of his era. As a poet, Morris was well-known for his epic works like \u003cem data-start=\"1114\" data-end=\"1136\"\u003eThe Earthly Paradise\u003c\/em\u003e, but it’s his legacy as a designer and his influence on the decorative arts that continues to shape interior design and textiles even today. 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