The Captain of the Wight: A Romance of Carisbrooke Castle in 1488 by Frank Cowper
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| Author | Cowper, Frank, 1849-1930 |
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| Title | The Captain of the Wight: A Romance of Carisbrooke Castle in 1488 |
| Note | Reading ease score: 76.9 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Note | Illustrated by the author. |
| Credits | Produced by Al Haines |
| Summary | "The Captain of the Wight: A Romance of Carisbrooke Castle in 1488" by Frank Cowper is a historical novel written in the late 19th century. Set during the Renaissance period, the story focuses on the character of Ralph de Lisle, a young boy whose journey toward knighthood unfolds amidst rich historical detail and the romance of chivalry. The narrative seeks to capture Ralph’s adventures and training under the noble Sir Edward Woodville, blending themes of valor, ambition, and the importance of honor in a time of civil strife. The opening of the story introduces Ralph as he eagerly anticipates his future, feeling both the weight of his lineage and the thrill of aspiration. On his fifteenth birthday, he receives a gerfalcon as a gift, symbolizing both the freedom and responsibilities that come with growing up. As he interacts with his family and prepares for his journey to join the household of Lord Woodville, the narrative conveys his youthful exuberance intertwined with foreboding reflections on mortality from his father, Sir John de Lisle. This blend of light-hearted childhood experiences and serious familial expectations hints at the trials Ralph will face as he embarks on his adventure, setting the stage for a tale steeped in the lore of the period. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres |
| Subject | Chivalry -- Juvenile fiction |
| Subject | Middle Ages -- Juvenile fiction |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 53754 |
| Release Date | Dec 17, 2016 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 96 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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