The Last of the Barons, Book X
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 noble who seeks to dominate English politics. Through Warwick's story, the novel examines themes of power, loyalty, and betrayal, set against the backdrop of medieval England's tumultuous 15th century.
By Edward Bulwer-lytton · First published 1843 · Genre: Historical Fiction, Romance, Political Drama · 11 chapters · 28,825 words
First lines
Fair are thy fields, O England; fair the rural farm and the orchards in which the blossoms have ripened into laughing fruits; and fairer than all, O England, the faces of thy soft-eyed daughters!
From the field where Sibyll and her father had wandered amidst the dead, the dismal witnesses of war had vanished; and over the green pastures roved the gentle flocks. And the farm to which Hastings had led the wanderers looked upon that peaceful field through its leafy screen; and there father and daughter had found a home.
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- Work type: Novel
- Author: Edward Bulwer-lytton
- Date: 1843 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Historical Fiction, Romance, Political Drama, Adventure, Tragedy
- Length: 28,825 words
- Structure: 11 chapters, 379 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Fairly Easy (7th Grade)
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Genres
- Historical Fiction — Set in the 15th century, it focuses on historical events and figures.
- Romance — Contains romantic subplots and relationships.
- Political Drama — Explores 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 · Monarchy
Contents
- THE MAID'S HOPE, THE COURTIER'S LOVE, AND THE SAGE'S COMFORT
- THE MAN AWAKES IN THE SAGE, AND THE SHE-WOLF AGAIN HATH TRACKED THE LAMB
- VIRTUOUS RESOLVES SUBMITTED TO THE TEST OF VANITY AND THE WORLD
- THE STRIFE WHICH SIBYLL HAD COURTED, BETWEEN KATHERINE AND HERSELF, COMMENCES IN SERIOUS EARNEST
- THE MEETING OF HASTINGS AND KATHERINE
- HASTINGS LEARNS WHAT HAS BEFALLEN SIBYLL, REPAIRS TO THE KING, AND ENCOUNTERS AN OLD RIVAL
- THE LANDING OF LORD WARWICK, AND THE EVENTS THAT ENSUE THEREON
- WHAT BEFELL ADAM WARNER AND SIBYLL WHEN MADE SUBJECT TO THE GREAT FRIAR BUNGEY
- THE DELIBERATIONS OF MAYOR AND COUNCIL, WHILE LORD WARWICK MARCHES UPON LONDON
- THE TRIUMPHAL ENTRY OF THE EARL - THE ROYAL CAPTIVE IN THE TOWER - THE MEETING BETWEEN KING-MAKER AND KING
- THE TOWER IN COMMOTION