The Waving of the Sword
The Waving of the Sword is a novel written by A.C. Benson, first published in 1904. The story follows the lives of several characters, including the aristocratic Lord Oakfield and his wife, as they navigate their relationships and personal struggles. Through their experiences, the novel explores themes of love, class, and societal expectations in early 20th-century England.
By A.C. Benson · First published 1912 · Genre: Adventure, Fantasy, Historical Fiction · 4,775 words
First lines
The things that are set down here happened in the ancient days when there was sore fighting in the land; the king, who was an unjust man, fighting to maintain his realm, and the barons fighting for the law; and the end was not far off, for the king was driven backwards to the sea, and at last could go no further; so he gathered all the troops that he might in a strong fort that lay in the midst of the downs, where the hills dipped to the plain to let the river pass through; and the barons drew slowly in upon him, through the forest in the plain. Beyond the downs lay the sea, and there in a little port was gathered the king's navy, that if the last fight went ill with him, as indeed he feared it would, he might fly for safety to another land.
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- Work type: Novel
- Author: A.C. Benson
- Date: 1912 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Adventure, Fantasy, Historical Fiction, Drama, War & Military
- Length: 4,775 words
- Structure: 1 section, 43 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Standard (8th-9th Grade)
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Genres
- Adventure — The title of the book implies a story that likely involves physical action and feats of daring.
- Fantasy — The concept of the 'Waving of the Sword' is often associated with fantastical or supernatural themes.
- Historical Fiction — A.C. Benson was known for his novels set in historical periods, and a sword suggests a setting in a time and place where swords were used.
- Drama — Given the high-stakes suggested by a sword, the book could potentially involve dramatic plot arcs.
Tags
20th century · back · came · could · dark · english fiction · fell · great · hand · heart · henry · indeed