Alroy by Benjamin Disraeli (1839)
Alroy is a novel by Benjamin Disraeli, published in 1833. The story follows the life of a young man named Alroy, who is born into a noble family but is rejected by his father due to his illegitimate birth. Alroy grows up to become a powerful and influential figure in society, but his success is tainted by his troubled past and his struggles with identity and belonging. The novel explores themes of class, status, and the nature of identity, and it is considered a classic of Victorian literature.
By Benjamin Disraeli · First published 1839 · Genre: Historical Fiction, Adventure, Political · 10 chapters · 105,250 words
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THE cornets sounded a final flourish as the Prince of the Captivity dismounted from his white mule; his train shouted as if they were once more a people; and, had it not been for the contemptuous leer which played upon the countenances of the Moslem bystanders, it might have been taken for a day of triumph rather than of tribute.
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- Work type: Novel
- Author: Benjamin Disraeli
- Date: 1839 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Historical Fiction, Adventure, Political, Romance
- Length: 105,250 words
- Structure: 10 chapters, 2,361 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Fairly Easy (7th Grade)
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Genres
- Historical Fiction — The book is a fictitious retelling of a historical character, Alroy, a prince of the Captivity.
- Adventure — The plot undergoes a series of events, describing Alroy's adventurous journey aspiring to be the King of Jews.
- Political — The narrative includes political machinations, conspiracies, and coups which form the crux of the story.
- Romance — There are elements of romance in the story, especially between Alroy and Princess Schirene.
Tags
Victorian literature · historical fiction · political intrigue · romance · family drama · social commentary · coming of age · historical figure · Jewish culture · British history · 19th century · novel
Contents
- "A Great Day for Israel."
- "The Slaying of an Ishmaelite"
- CHAPTER III "The Hope of Israel"
- "Alroy Falls Among Thieves"
- "Lord Honain Rescues Alroy"
- "The Learned Rabbi Zimri."
- "Conquest of the Seljuks"
- "Bagdad and the Princess"
- "The Death of Jabaster"
- "The Fall of Alroy"