The Last of the Barons, Book III
The novel revolves around the story of Warwick, the Kingmaker, and his role in the Wars of the Roses. The narrative explores the complexities of Warwick's character, portraying him as a powerful and ambitious nobleman who seeks to dominate English politics. Through his character, the novel examines themes of power, loyalty, and betrayal, set against the backdrop of medieval England's tumultuous history.
By Edward Bulwer-lytton · First published 1843 · Genre: Historical Fiction, Romance, Political Drama · 9 chapters · 28,213 words
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While such the entrance of Marmaduke Nevile into a court, that if far less intellectual and refined than those of later days, was yet more calculated to dazzle the fancy, to sharpen the wit, and to charm the senses, -- for round the throne of Edward IV. chivalry was magnificent, intrigue restless, and pleasure ever on the wing, -- Sibyll had ample leisure in her solitary home to muse over the incidents that had preceded the departure of the young guest. Though she had rejected Marmaduke's proffered love, his tone, so suddenly altered, his abrupt, broken words and confusion, his farewell, so soon succeeding his passionate declaration, could not fail to wound that pride of woman which never sleeps till modesty is gone. But this made the least cause of the profound humiliation which bowed down her spirit.
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- Work type: Novel
- Author: Edward Bulwer-lytton
- Date: 1843 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Historical Fiction, Romance, Political Drama, Adventure, Drama
- Length: 28,213 words
- Structure: 9 chapters, 378 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Fairly Difficult (10th-12th Grade)
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Genres
- Historical Fiction — Set in the 15th century, it explores historical events and figures.
- Romance — Contains romantic subplots and relationships.
- Political Drama — Focuses on political intrigue and power struggles.
- Adventure — Includes elements of action and adventure.
Tags
Historical Fiction · Medieval Period · English Literature · Noble Families · Power Struggle · Warfare · Chivalry · Knighthood · Feudal System · Middle Ages · British History · Royal Courts
Contents
- THE SOLITARY SAGE AND THE SOLITARY MAID
- MASTER ADAM WARNER GROWS A MISER, AND BEHAVES SHAMEFULLY
- A STRANGE VISITOR. - ALL AGES OF THE WORLD BREED WORLD-BETTERS
- LORD HASTINGS
- MASTER ADAM WARNER AND KING HENRY THE SIXTH
- HOW, ON LEAVING KING LOG, FOOLISH WISDOM RUNS A-MUCK ON KING STORK
- MY LADY DUCHESS'S OPINION OF THE UTILITY OF MASTER WARNER'S INVENTION, AND HER ESTEEM FOR ITS - EXPLOSION
- THE OLD WOMAN TALKS OF SORROWS, THE YOUNG WOMAN DREAMS OF LOVE; THE COURTIER FLIES FROM PRESENT POWER TO REMEMBRANCES OF PAST HOPES, AND THE WORLD-BETTERED OPENS UTOPIA, WITH A VIEW OF THE GIBBET FOR THE SILLY SAGE HE HAS SEDUCED INTO HIS SCHEMES, - SO, EVER AND EVERMORE, RUNS THE WORLD AWAY!
- HOW THE DESTRUCTIVE ORGAN OF PRINCE RICHARD PROMISES GOODLY DEVELOPMENT