Tancred by Benjamin Disraeli (1847)

Name: Tancred
Author: Benjamin Disraeli

Tancred is a novel by Benjamin Disraeli, published in 1847. It is set in the 12th century and follows the story of a young nobleman named Tancred, who becomes embroiled in a series of political intrigues and romantic entanglements. The novel explores themes of loyalty, honor, and the nature of power and authority.

By Benjamin Disraeli · First published 1847 · Genre: Historical Fiction, Political Fiction, Social Commentary · 60 chapters · 192,641 words

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IN THAT part of the celebrated parish of St. George which is bounded on one side by Piccadilly and on the other by Curzon Street, is a district of a peculiar character. 'Tis cluster of small streets of little houses, frequently intersected by mews, which here are numerous, and sometimes gradually, rather than abruptly, terminating in a ramification of those mysterious regions. Sometimes a group of courts develops itself, and you may even chance to find your way into a small market-place. Those, however, who are accustomed to connect these hidden residences of the humble with scenes of misery and characters of violence, need not apprehend in this district any appeal to their sympathies, or any shock to their tastes. All is extremely genteel; and there is almost as much repose as in the golden saloons of the contiguous palaces. At any rate, if there be as much vice, there is as little crime.

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Work type: Novel
Author: Benjamin Disraeli
Date: 1847 CE
Language: English
Genres: Historical Fiction, Political Fiction, Social Commentary, Romanticism, Adventure
Length: 192,641 words
Structure: 61 chapters, 2,783 paragraphs
Reading fit: Easy (6th Grade)

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Historical Fiction — Tancred features a historical backdrop of Middle Eastern culture, which is a common setting for historical fiction.
Political Fiction — Benjamin Disraeli, the author, was a politician and the book contains significant political elements, social commentary, and political intrigue.
Social Commentary — The novel explores themes such as identity, patriotism and British imperialism, thus making it part of the Social Commentary genre.
Romanticism — The novel contains elements of romanticism such as idealism, emphasis on individual's expression of emotion and imagination, and the glorification of the past and of nature.