Harold, the Last of the Saxon Kings Book V: Deat
The novel revolves around the story of Harold Godwinson, the last Anglo-Saxon king of England, and his struggles against the invading Norman forces led by William, Duke of Normandy. The book explores themes of love, loyalty, and power as Harold navigates the treacherous landscape of 11th-century English politics.
By Edward Bulwer-lytton · First published 1848 · Genre: Historical Fiction, Romance, Tragedy · 7 chapters · 12,395 words
First lines
Harold, without waiting once more to see Edith, nor even taking leave of his father, repaired to Dunwich [124], the capital of his earldom. In his absence, the King wholly forgot Algar and his suit; and in the mean while the only lordships at his disposal, Stigand, the grasping bishop, got from him without an effort. In much wrath, Earl Algar, on the fourth day, assembling all the loose men-at-arms he could find around the metropolis, and at the head of a numerous disorderly band, took his way into Wales, with his young daughter Aldyth, to whom the crown of a Welch king was perhaps some comfort for the loss of the fair Earl; though the rumour ran that she had long since lost her heart to her father's foe.
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- Work type: Novel
- Author: Edward Bulwer-lytton
- Date: 1848 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Historical Fiction, Romance, Tragedy, Adventure, Drama
- Length: 12,395 words
- Structure: 7 chapters, 180 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Fairly Easy (7th Grade)
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Genres
- Historical Fiction — The book is set in a historical context, focusing on the events and characters from the Saxon period in England.
- Romance — The central plot revolves around the love story between Harold and Edith, exploring themes of love, sacrifice, and emotional conflict.
- Tragedy — The narrative contains elements of tragedy, including themes of fate, loss, and the inevitable downfall of characters.
- Adventure — The story includes elements of adventure, with characters engaging in quests and facing various challenges.
Tags
historical fiction · Saxon history · romance · tragedy · medieval · kings · love story · war · betrayal · loyalty · heroism · political intrigue