The Perfect King by Charles Kingsley
The Perfect King, by Charles Kingsley, is a novel that explores the life and reign of King Alfred the Great, who ruled Wessex in the 9th century. The book provides an in-depth look at Alfred's military campaigns, his efforts to promote education and literacy, and his role in shaping English identity. Through its detailed historical account, The Perfect King offers valuable insights into the political, social, and cultural landscape of medieval England.
By Charles Kingsley · First published 1850 · Genre: Historical Fiction, Biography · 3,712 words
First lines
Tell ye the daughter of Zion, Behold, thy King cometh to thee, meek, and sitting upon an ass, and a colt, the foal of an ass. -MATTHEW xxi. 5.
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The Perfect King is listed on Textopian as a speech by Charles Kingsley, dated 1850 CE.
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- Work type: Speech
- Author: Charles Kingsley
- Date: 1850 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Historical Fiction, Biography
- Length: 3,712 words
- Structure: 1 section, 25 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Standard (8th-9th Grade)
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Genres
- Historical Fiction — Charles Kingsley's 'The Perfect King' offers a detailed depiction of historical events and figures, contributing to its classification as a Historical Fiction novel.
- Biography — The book provides a detailed account of the life and times of an individual, which fulfills the criteria for the Biography genre.
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historical fiction · biography · leadership · morality · Christianity · medieval · kingship · virtue · power · sacrifice · inspiration · ethics