The Bondman: A Story of the Times of Wat Tyler: Classic Book Guide and Free Edition
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The Bondman: A Story of the Times of Wat Tyler is catalogued by Project Gutenberg with author credits for O'Neill, Mrs..
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"The Bondman: A Story of the Times of Wat Tyler" by Mrs. O'Neill is a historical novel written in the early 19th century. Set in the late 14th century, during the time of the Peasants' Revolt in England, the story primarily revolves around the themes of social class, bondage, and the fight for freedom. The main characters introduced include Stephen Holgrave, a newly freed yeoman who grapples with his newfound status and his love for Margaret, the betrothed of another man, Thomas Calverley, who is a squire of the powerful Baron de Boteler. At the start of the narrative, the scene is set in Sudley Castle, where Holgrave swears fidelity to his lord, which highlights the feudal system's structure. The opening chapters introduce Holgrave's marriage, the constraints of serfdom through characters like Margaret, and the dynamics of power and jealousy illustrated by Calverley’s unrequited love for Margaret. This tension escalates as Calverley’s ambitions and class prejudices threaten Holgrave and his family, foreshadowing conflict rooted in social hierarchy and personal vendettas. The stage is thus established for exploring the lives of characters affected by the oppressive social structures of their time, emphasizing their struggles for autonomy and recognition in an inequitable society.
Book and edition facts
- Title: The Bondman: A Story of the Times of Wat Tyler
- Author credits: O'Neill, Mrs.
- Catalogue language: English
Catalogue subjects
- Great Britain -- History -- Richard II, 1377-1399 -- Fiction
- Historical fiction
- Peasant uprisings -- Fiction
- Tyler's Insurrection, 1381 -- Fiction
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- Category: British Literature
- Category: Historical Novels
- Category: Novels
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