Harold: the Last of the Saxon Kings — Volume 05: Classic Book Guide and Free Edition
Harold: the Last of the Saxon Kings — Volume 05: author and translator credits, catalogue synopsis, subjects and links to the Gutenberg reading formats.
Harold: the Last of the Saxon Kings — Volume 05 is catalogued by Project Gutenberg with author credits for Lytton, Edward Bulwer Lytton, Baron (1803–1873).
Catalogue synopsis
Project Gutenberg supplies this automated synopsis of the opening text:
"Harold: the Last of the Saxon Kings — Volume 05" by Lytton is a historical novel written during the Victorian era, a period noted for its rich literary output. This volume explores themes of love, ambition, and the turbulence of political power during the reign of King Edward the Confessor. The narrative delves into the life of Harold Godwinson, the last Anglo-Saxon king of England, as it captures the monumental conflict of a kingdom on the brink of change, fraught with both personal and political challenges. The story follows Harold as he navigates his responsibilities as a nobleman, the pressures of familial loyalty, and his deep love for Edith, a woman torn between her affections and religious obligations. As Harold faces the looming threat from foreign powers and the divisions within his own family, tensions rise with his brother Tostig and the challenges posed by rival claimants to the throne. The book weaves together Harold's aspirations for unity and strength in England, his struggles with fate as foretold by the enigmatic figure Hilda, and his passionate connection with Edith, ultimately setting the stage for high-stakes confrontations in a kingdom poised for destiny. As events unfold, the narrative highlights the interplay of fate, personal sacrifice, and the hoped-for revival of Saxon legacy amidst a shifting landscape.
Book and edition facts
- Title: Harold: the Last of the Saxon Kings — Volume 05
- Author credits: Lytton, Edward Bulwer Lytton, Baron (1803–1873)
- Catalogue language: English
Catalogue subjects
- Anglo-Saxons -- Kings and rulers -- Fiction
- Biographical fiction
- Great Britain -- History -- Edward, the Confessor, 1042-1066 -- Fiction
- Great Britain -- Kings and rulers -- Fiction
- Harold, King of England, 1022?-1066 -- Fiction
- William I, King of England, 1027 or 8-1087 -- Fiction
Gutenberg collections
- Category: British Literature
- Category: Historical Novels
- Category: Novels
- Historical Fiction
Read this edition
View the complete Gutenberg catalogue record. Project Gutenberg identifies this edition as public domain in the United States; that designation does not establish its copyright status in every country.
Source notes
Catalogue metadata is public domain and is supplied through Gutendex, which imports Gutenberg's machine-readable catalogue. The automated synopsis is source-supplied, not an independently verified review. Author dates above describe the credited people; no ebook release date is presented as the book's original publication date.
Sources
More in Books & Authors
Keep reading
