Charles Kingsley

Gebundenes Buch

Hereward the Wake

Beschreibung

This epic tale follows the life of the legendary Anglo-Saxon hero, Hereward, who fought against the Norman Conquest of England in the 11th century. Kingsley's vivid storytelling captures the spirit of adventure and heroism in this thrilling novel, bringing to life the battles, intrigue, and political maneuvering of the time. Through Hereward's story, readers will be transported to a time of great upheaval and change in England's history. As well as being an entertaining read, Hereward the Wake offers an opportunity for readers to explore themes of identity, loyalty, and resistance to oppression. It's a book that will appeal to both history buffs and fans of action-packed adventure stories. If you're looking for an epic tale of heroism and rebellion, then "Hereward the Wake" is the perfect book for you.

Autor

Charles Kingsley was a broad church priest of the Church of England, a university lecturer, a social reformer, a historian, a novelist, and a poet. He lived from 12 June 1819 to 23 January 1875. He is known for his involvement in Christian socialism, the working men's college, and the establishment of labor cooperatives, which were unsuccessful but inspired later labor reforms. He was Charles Darwin's friend and correspondent. The eldest child of the Reverend Charles Kingsley and his wife, Mary Lucas Kingsley, Kingsley was born in Holne, Devon. Both his sister Charlotte Chanter (1828-1882) and brother Henry Kingsley (1830-1876) were writers. He was the uncle of the explorer and scientist Mary Kingsley and the father of the novelist Lucas Malet (Mary St. Leger Kingsley, 1852-1931). (1862-1900). The early years of Charles Kingsley were spent in Barnack, Northamptonshire, and Clovelly, Devon, where his father served as Curate from 1826 to 1832 and Rector from 1832 to 1836. Before attending King's College London and the University of Cambridge, he received his education at Bristol Grammar School and Helston Grammar School. Charles enrolled in Cambridge's Magdalene College in 1838 and earned his degree there in 1842.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Living Book Press
• Seitenzahl: 474
• Erscheinungstermin: 1. April 2023
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 222mm x 145mm x 31mm
• Gewicht: 795g
• ISBN-13: 9781922950888
• ISBN-10: 1922950882
• Artikelnr.: 69050465