Beric the Briton : a Story of the Roman Invasion by G. A. Henty

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Author Henty, G. A. (George Alfred), 1832-1902
Title Beric the Briton : a Story of the Roman Invasion
Note Reading ease score: 73.8 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
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Summary "Beric the Briton: A Story of the Roman Invasion" by G. A. Henty is a historical novel written during the late 19th century. Set during the Roman conquest of Britain, the narrative follows the trials and development of the protagonist, Beric, a young Briton taken as a hostage to Rome who later returns to his homeland. The focus is on the struggle of the British tribes, particularly the Iceni, against Roman dominance, exploring themes of patriotism, cultural clash, and the quest for freedom. At the start of the story, the author presents a preface that outlines the historical context of Roman rule in Britain, highlighting the resilience of its native people despite the invaders' superior military organization. The first chapter introduces Beric and his friend Boduoc, who express their disdain for the Romans while recognizing their strengths. Beric’s mother, Parta, willingly sends him as a hostage to ensure safety for their people, with hopes he will learn from the Romans to help his tribe. Throughout the opening, Beric's character evolves between admiration for Roman civilization and a burning desire for liberation, setting the stage for the dramatic conflict he will face as tensions rise between the Romans and the Britons. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PR: Language and Literatures: English literature
LoC Class PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres
Subject Historical fiction
Subject Great Britain -- History -- Roman period, 55 B.C.-449 A.D. -- Fiction
Subject Britons -- Fiction
Category Text
EBook-No. 7037
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Sep 25, 2013
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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