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Title: The Black Arrow: A Tale of the Two Roses

Note: There is an improved edition of this title, eBook #32954

Note: Reading ease score: 79.4 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.

Credits: David Price

Summary: "The Black Arrow: A Tale of the Two Roses" by Robert Louis Stevenson is a historical novel written during the late 19th century. The story is set against the backdrop of the Wars of the Roses, focusing on the life of young Richard Shelton, who is caught in the political intrigue and violence of the era. The narrative unfolds as Richard navigates his loyalties to his guardian, Sir Daniel, and the complexities of rebellion against the corrupt powers in his life. At the start of the novel, the scene is set in Tunstall Hamlet, where villagers gather in response to a summons, foreshadowing impending conflict. Richard, described as a youthful and courageous character, discovers that a battle is imminent as he learns of his guardian's call to arms. Amongst the local gossip, tension rises due to Sir Daniel's dubious allegiance in the civil strife, leading to discussions of the village's grievances against him. This portion introduces themes of loyalty, betrayal, and the characters' complex relationships, especially as Richard wrestles with his identity amidst the growing unrest in England. As the opening unfolds, we witness the fate of the aging archer Nick Appleyard, who is struck down by a mysterious black arrow, hinting at the vengeance surrounding the civil strife. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Stevenson, Robert Louis, 1850-1894

EBook No.: 848

Published: Mar 1, 1997

Downloads: 205

Language: English

Subject: Historical fiction

Subject: Knights and knighthood -- Fiction

Subject: War stories

Subject: Bildungsromans

Subject: Young men -- Fiction

Subject: Guardian and ward -- Fiction

Subject: Great Britain -- History -- Wars of the Roses, 1455-1485 -- Fiction

Subject: Outlaws -- Fiction

LoCC: Language and Literatures: English literature

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.

urn:gutenberg:848:2 1997-03-01T00:00:00+00:00 Public domain in the USA. Stevenson, Robert Louis en 1
2024-11-05T14:02:51Z The Black Arrow: A Tale of the Two Roses

This edition has images.

Title: The Black Arrow: A Tale of the Two Roses

Note: There is an improved edition of this title, eBook #32954

Note: Reading ease score: 79.4 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.

Credits: David Price

Summary: "The Black Arrow: A Tale of the Two Roses" by Robert Louis Stevenson is a historical novel written during the late 19th century. The story is set against the backdrop of the Wars of the Roses, focusing on the life of young Richard Shelton, who is caught in the political intrigue and violence of the era. The narrative unfolds as Richard navigates his loyalties to his guardian, Sir Daniel, and the complexities of rebellion against the corrupt powers in his life. At the start of the novel, the scene is set in Tunstall Hamlet, where villagers gather in response to a summons, foreshadowing impending conflict. Richard, described as a youthful and courageous character, discovers that a battle is imminent as he learns of his guardian's call to arms. Amongst the local gossip, tension rises due to Sir Daniel's dubious allegiance in the civil strife, leading to discussions of the village's grievances against him. This portion introduces themes of loyalty, betrayal, and the characters' complex relationships, especially as Richard wrestles with his identity amidst the growing unrest in England. As the opening unfolds, we witness the fate of the aging archer Nick Appleyard, who is struck down by a mysterious black arrow, hinting at the vengeance surrounding the civil strife. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Stevenson, Robert Louis, 1850-1894

EBook No.: 848

Published: Mar 1, 1997

Downloads: 205

Language: English

Subject: Historical fiction

Subject: Knights and knighthood -- Fiction

Subject: War stories

Subject: Bildungsromans

Subject: Young men -- Fiction

Subject: Guardian and ward -- Fiction

Subject: Great Britain -- History -- Wars of the Roses, 1455-1485 -- Fiction

Subject: Outlaws -- Fiction

LoCC: Language and Literatures: English literature

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.

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