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Title: The Serf

Note: Reading ease score: 80.2 (6th grade). Easy to read.

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Summary: "The Serf" by Guy Thorne is a historical novel written in the early 20th century. This work delves into the life of a serf named Hyla during the chaotic reign of King Stephen in medieval England, exploring themes of suffering, oppression, and the desire for freedom. The narrative positions Hyla, a lowly serf, against his cruel master, Baron Geoffroi de la Bourne, hinting at broader social injustices that resonate with readers today. At the start of the story, we are introduced to Hyla, who lives a life of subjugation and hardship under the baron. As he navigates through a harsh landscape filled with adversities, we witness his struggles as a serf, his loyalty to his family, and his yearning for a better life while grappling with the brutal reality of his existence. After learning that his daughters have been taken to the castle for unspeakable reasons, Hyla's simmering anger transitions into a resolve for revenge that could reverberate through his community. The opening chapters establish a rich historical backdrop while hinting at the tension leading to a revolt against the baronial oppression, setting the stage for a tale that intertwines personal and collective fate. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Thorne, Guy, 1875-1923

EBook No.: 41829

Published: Jan 12, 2013

Downloads: 197

Language: English

Subject: Revenge -- Fiction

Subject: Murder -- Fiction

Subject: Great Britain -- History -- Stephen, 1135-1154 -- Fiction

Subject: Serfs -- Fiction

LoCC: Language and Literatures: English literature

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.

This edition has images.

Title: The Serf

Note: Reading ease score: 80.2 (6th grade). Easy to read.

Credits: Produced by Mark C. Orton, Sue Fleming and the Online
Distributed Proofreading Team at http: //www.pgdp.net (This
file was produced from images generously made available
by The Internet Archive)

Summary: "The Serf" by Guy Thorne is a historical novel written in the early 20th century. This work delves into the life of a serf named Hyla during the chaotic reign of King Stephen in medieval England, exploring themes of suffering, oppression, and the desire for freedom. The narrative positions Hyla, a lowly serf, against his cruel master, Baron Geoffroi de la Bourne, hinting at broader social injustices that resonate with readers today. At the start of the story, we are introduced to Hyla, who lives a life of subjugation and hardship under the baron. As he navigates through a harsh landscape filled with adversities, we witness his struggles as a serf, his loyalty to his family, and his yearning for a better life while grappling with the brutal reality of his existence. After learning that his daughters have been taken to the castle for unspeakable reasons, Hyla's simmering anger transitions into a resolve for revenge that could reverberate through his community. The opening chapters establish a rich historical backdrop while hinting at the tension leading to a revolt against the baronial oppression, setting the stage for a tale that intertwines personal and collective fate. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Thorne, Guy, 1875-1923

EBook No.: 41829

Published: Jan 12, 2013

Downloads: 197

Language: English

Subject: Revenge -- Fiction

Subject: Murder -- Fiction

Subject: Great Britain -- History -- Stephen, 1135-1154 -- Fiction

Subject: Serfs -- Fiction

LoCC: Language and Literatures: English literature

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.