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Title: The Fortunes of Perkin Warbeck: a romance
Note: Reading ease score: 61.6 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Credits: Laura Natal Rodrigues
Summary: "The Fortunes of Perkin Warbeck: A Romance" by Mary Wollstonecraft Shelley is a historical novel written in the mid-19th century. The book explores the life and tumultuous adventures of Perkin Warbeck, who claimed to be the lost Duke of York, and weaves together themes of identity, legitimacy, and power during the tumultuous Wars of the Roses. As the narrative opens, we encounter a series of characters embroiled in the turbulent conflicts surrounding the throne of England, particularly focusing on the aftermath of the Battle of Bosworth Field. The opening of the novel introduces us to three horsemen fleeing the aftermath of the battle, showcasing their urgency and desperation. They engage in dialogue that reveals their determination to escape to safety while contemplating their connections to noble families and potential allies. The scene shifts as one of the horsemen, disheartened by their situation, insists on parting ways unless they moderate their pace. This emphasizes the themes of loyalty and the perilous nature of political alliances. Ultimately, the fugitives’ flight leads them to a chapel, where they seek solace and assistance, foreshadowing the intertwining fates of Warbeck and the royal lineage he claims to represent. Through these initial interactions, Shelley sets the stage for a tale steeped in historical intrigue and the struggle for power. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Shelley, Mary Wollstonecraft, 1797-1851
EBook No.: 66749
Published: Nov 16, 2021
Downloads: 163
Language: English
Subject: Historical fiction
Subject: Impostors and imposture -- Fiction
Subject: Great Britain -- History -- Henry VII, 1485-1509 -- Fiction
Subject: Warbeck, Perkin, 1474-1499 -- Fiction
Subject: Pretenders to the throne -- Fiction
LoCC: Language and Literatures: English literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title: The Fortunes of Perkin Warbeck: a romance
Note: Reading ease score: 61.6 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Credits: Laura Natal Rodrigues
Summary: "The Fortunes of Perkin Warbeck: A Romance" by Mary Wollstonecraft Shelley is a historical novel written in the mid-19th century. The book explores the life and tumultuous adventures of Perkin Warbeck, who claimed to be the lost Duke of York, and weaves together themes of identity, legitimacy, and power during the tumultuous Wars of the Roses. As the narrative opens, we encounter a series of characters embroiled in the turbulent conflicts surrounding the throne of England, particularly focusing on the aftermath of the Battle of Bosworth Field. The opening of the novel introduces us to three horsemen fleeing the aftermath of the battle, showcasing their urgency and desperation. They engage in dialogue that reveals their determination to escape to safety while contemplating their connections to noble families and potential allies. The scene shifts as one of the horsemen, disheartened by their situation, insists on parting ways unless they moderate their pace. This emphasizes the themes of loyalty and the perilous nature of political alliances. Ultimately, the fugitives’ flight leads them to a chapel, where they seek solace and assistance, foreshadowing the intertwining fates of Warbeck and the royal lineage he claims to represent. Through these initial interactions, Shelley sets the stage for a tale steeped in historical intrigue and the struggle for power. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Shelley, Mary Wollstonecraft, 1797-1851
EBook No.: 66749
Published: Nov 16, 2021
Downloads: 163
Language: English
Subject: Historical fiction
Subject: Impostors and imposture -- Fiction
Subject: Great Britain -- History -- Henry VII, 1485-1509 -- Fiction
Subject: Warbeck, Perkin, 1474-1499 -- Fiction
Subject: Pretenders to the throne -- Fiction
LoCC: Language and Literatures: English literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.