Savrola by Winston Churchill (1899)

Savrola is a political novel by Winston Churchill that explores the tumultuous events of a revolution in the fictional country of Laurania, where a charismatic leader and key figures navigate personal and political conflicts against a backdrop of tyranny, ultimately leading to a dramatic confrontation. The story captures the fervor of rebellion and the complexities of loyalty and ambition as the uprising unfolds.

By Winston Churchill · First published 1899 · Genre: Political Fiction, Historical Fiction, Adventure · 22 chapters · 68,537 words

First lines

There had been a heavy shower of rain, but the sun was already shining through the breaks in the clouds and throwing swiftly changing shadows on the streets, the houses, and the gardens of the city of Laurania. Everything shone wetly in the sunlight: the dust had been laid; the air was cool; the trees looked green and grateful. It was the first rain after the summer heats, and it marked the beginning of that delightful autumn climate which has made the Lauranian capital the home of the artist, the invalid, and the sybarite.

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• Work type: Novel
• Author: Winston Churchill
• Date: 1899 CE
• Language: English
• Genres: Political Fiction, Historical Fiction, Adventure, Romance, Drama
• Length: 68,537 words
• Structure: 22 chapters, 1,192 paragraphs
• Reading fit: Fairly Easy (7th Grade)

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Genres

• Political Fiction — The plot revolves around political themes, revolution, and the struggle for power.
• Historical Fiction — Set in a fictional European country, it reflects historical political contexts and events.
• Adventure — The narrative includes elements of adventure and personal quests amidst political turmoil.
• Romance — The story features romantic relationships that influence character motivations and plot development.

Tags

Historical Fiction · Romance · Politics · Adventure · Drama · Satire · Social Commentary · 19th Century Setting · European Politics · Italian Unification · Nationalism · Liberalism

Contents

• An Event of Political Importance
• The Head of the State
• The Man of the Multitude
• The Deputation
• A Private Conversation
• On Constitutional Grounds
• The State Ball
• "in the Starlight"
• The Admiral
• The Wand of the Magician
• In the Watches of the Night
• A Council of War
• The Action of the Executive
• The Loyalty of the Army
• Surprises
• The Progress of the Revolt
• The Defence of the Palace
• From a Window
• An Educational Experience
• The End of the Quarrel
• The Return of the Fleet
• Life's Compensations

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