Wulf the Saxon: A Story of the Norman Conquest by G. A. Henty
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"Wulf the Saxon: A Story of the Norman Conquest" by G. A. Henty is a historical novel written in the late 19th century. Set during the pivotal period leading up to the Norman Conquest of England, the book follows the character of Wulf, a young Saxon page serving under the powerful Earl Harold, as he navigates the tensions between the Saxons and the emerging Norman influence in England. The narrative is steeped
in themes of patriotism, cultural conflict, and the forging of identity during a time of great change. At the start of the book, Wulf's life is introduced amidst the backdrop of King Edward's court and the construction of Westminster Abbey. An altercation between Wulf, a Saxon page, and Walter Fitz-Urse, a Norman page, sparks a series of events that lead to Wulf being sent back to his estate in Steyning for some time. This is positioned as both a punishment and an opportunity for personal growth, as Wulf is tasked with learning the responsibilities of a thane and preparing himself as a leader amongst his people. During his time away from court, Wulf engages in the affairs of his estate, training in arms, and fostering relationships with his tenants while reflecting on the social and political upheavals that define his world. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Henty, G. A. (George Alfred), 1832-1902 |
|---|---|
| Title | Wulf the Saxon: A Story of the Norman Conquest |
| Credits | Produced by Distributed Proofreaders |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 73.4 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres |
| Subject | Soldiers -- Juvenile fiction |
| Subject | Saxons -- Juvenile fiction |
| Subject | Normans -- Juvenile fiction |
| Subject | Great Britain -- History -- Norman period, 1066-1154 -- Juvenile fiction |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 8745 |
| Release Date | Aug 1, 2005 |
| Last Update | Sep 24, 2013 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 562 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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