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Title: Dead Man's Plack and an Old Thorn

Note: Reading ease score: 65.0 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.

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Summary: "Dead Man's Plack and an Old Thorn" by W. H. Hudson is a narrative work written in the early 20th century. This text intertwines themes of history and nature, focusing on the events surrounding King Edgar and his friend Athelwold, set against the backdrop of the English countryside and its rich folklore. The book explores complex characters navigating their emotions, loyalties, and the consequences of their desires. The opening of "Dead Man's Plack and an Old Thorn" introduces a reflective protagonist who recounts his fascination with the insect life in Harewood Forest, while also being haunted by the historical tragedy involving King Edgar and Earl Athelwold. As the protagonist shares the story of King Edgar, he contrasts personal observations of nature with historical events, delving into themes of memory, tradition, and human folly. The narrative begins to unfold the relationship between King Edgar and the Earl as Edgar's desire for a beautiful woman complicates their friendship, foreshadowing tension and conflict that intertwine personal and political stakes. This blend of personal narrative and historical retelling sets the stage for a deeper exploration of characters and their motivations. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Hudson, W. H. (William Henry), 1841-1922

EBook No.: 19691

Published: Nov 1, 2006

Downloads: 88

Language: English

Subject: Ælfthryth, queen consort of Edgar, 945?-1000

LoCC: Language and Literatures: English literature

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.

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Title: Dead Man's Plack and an Old Thorn

Note: Reading ease score: 65.0 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.

Credits: Produced by Susan Skinner, Mary Meehan and the Online
Distributed Proofreading Team at http: //www.pgdp.net

Summary: "Dead Man's Plack and an Old Thorn" by W. H. Hudson is a narrative work written in the early 20th century. This text intertwines themes of history and nature, focusing on the events surrounding King Edgar and his friend Athelwold, set against the backdrop of the English countryside and its rich folklore. The book explores complex characters navigating their emotions, loyalties, and the consequences of their desires. The opening of "Dead Man's Plack and an Old Thorn" introduces a reflective protagonist who recounts his fascination with the insect life in Harewood Forest, while also being haunted by the historical tragedy involving King Edgar and Earl Athelwold. As the protagonist shares the story of King Edgar, he contrasts personal observations of nature with historical events, delving into themes of memory, tradition, and human folly. The narrative begins to unfold the relationship between King Edgar and the Earl as Edgar's desire for a beautiful woman complicates their friendship, foreshadowing tension and conflict that intertwine personal and political stakes. This blend of personal narrative and historical retelling sets the stage for a deeper exploration of characters and their motivations. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Hudson, W. H. (William Henry), 1841-1922

EBook No.: 19691

Published: Nov 1, 2006

Downloads: 88

Language: English

Subject: Ælfthryth, queen consort of Edgar, 945?-1000

LoCC: Language and Literatures: English literature

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.