The Last of the Barons, Book V
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 morality, raising questions about the nature of nobility and the consequences of unchecked ambition.
By Edward Bulwer-lytton · First published 1843 · Genre: Historical Fiction, Romance, Adventure · 4 chapters · 11,278 words
First lines
Autumn had succeeded to summer, winter to autumn, and the spring of 1468 was green in England, when a gallant cavalcade was seen slowly winding the ascent of a long and gradual hill, towards the decline of day. Different, indeed, from the aspect which that part of the country now presents was the landscape that lay around them, bathed in the smiles of the westering sun. In a valley to the left, a full view of which the steep road commanded (where now roars the din of trade through a thousand factories), lay a long, secluded village. The houses, if so they might be called, were constructed entirely of wood, and that of the more perishable kind, -- willow, sallow, elm, and plum- tree. Not one could boast a chimney; but the smoke from the single fire in each, after duly darkening the atmosphere within, sent its surplusage lazily and fitfully through a circular aperture in the roof. In fact, there was long in the provinces a prejudice against chimneys!
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- Work type: Novel
- Author: Edward Bulwer-lytton
- Date: 1843 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Historical Fiction, Romance, Adventure, Political Drama, Drama
- Length: 11,278 words
- Structure: 4 chapters, 156 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Easy (6th Grade)
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Genres
- Historical Fiction — Set during the Wars of the Roses, it focuses on historical events and figures.
- Romance — Contains romantic subplots and relationships between characters.
- Adventure — Features adventurous elements and dramatic conflicts.
- Political Drama — Explores political intrigue and power struggles.
Tags
Historical Fiction · Medieval Period · English Literature · Noble Families · Power Struggle · Warfare · Chivalry · Knighthood · Feudal System · Middle Ages · British History · Royal Courts
Contents
- RURAL ENGLAND IN THE MIDDLE AGES - NOBLE VISITORS SEEK THE CASTLE OF MIDDLEHAM
- COUNCILS AND MUSINGS
- THE SISTERS
- THE DESTRIER