King Colley by Bernard Capes (1920)
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By Bernard Capes · First published 1920 · Genre: Historical Fiction, Biography, Military History · 2,534 words
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"We will now, my dear people," said Mr. Cibber, "proceed to investigate the ecclesiastical Phœnix which has reared its giant head from the ashes of the conflagration, and to criticise its claims to a greatness commensurate with its bulk. "
He spoke of St. Paul's Cathedral, which, in this summer of 1721, had stood some years completed, the stupendous "monument without a tomb" to its creator's genius.
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- Work type: Novel
- Author: Bernard Capes
- Date: 1920 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Historical Fiction, Biography, Military History
- Length: 2,534 words
- Structure: 1 section, 50 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Fairly Easy (7th Grade)
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Genres
- Historical Fiction — The title and series suggest historical settings and characters, indicating this book's primary genre is Historical Fiction.
- Biography — The title suggests the book might be focused on the life of a specific person (potentially a king), which aligns with the genre of Biography.
- Military History — The reference to a 'King' in the book title may suggest a plot or theme related to royal or military history.
Tags
Historical Fiction · Literary Fiction · Adventure · Fantasy · Magic · Kings and Queens · Royalty · Britain · England · 19th Century · Victorian Era · Gothic