A Dream of John Ball; and, A King's Lesson: Classic Book Guide and Free Edition
A Dream of John Ball; and, A King's Lesson: author and translator credits, catalogue synopsis, subjects and links to the Gutenberg reading formats.
A Dream of John Ball; and, A King's Lesson is catalogued by Project Gutenberg with author credits for Morris, William (1834–1896).
Catalogue synopsis
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"A Dream of John Ball; and, A King's Lesson" by William Morris is a novel published in 1888. It tells the story of a time-traveller who meets the medieval rebel priest John Ball during the Great Revolt of 1381. Through their encounter, Morris contrasts the ethics of medieval and modern worlds, exploring why Ball's dreams of an egalitarian society remain unfulfilled centuries later. Unlike other depictions of the era, Morris portrays the Middle Ages as a golden period of prosperity and happiness.
Book and edition facts
- Title: A Dream of John Ball; and, A King's Lesson
- Author credits: Morris, William (1834–1896)
- Catalogue language: English
Catalogue subjects
- Ball, John, -1381 -- Fiction
- Historical fiction
- Matthias I, King of Hungary, 1443-1490 -- Fiction
- Peasant uprisings -- Fiction
- Tyler's Insurrection, 1381 -- Fiction
Gutenberg collections
- Category: British Literature
- Category: Historical Novels
- Category: Novels
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