Boscobel; or, the royal oak: A tale of the year 1651 by William Harrison Ainsworth
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"Boscobel; or, The Royal Oak: A Tale of the Year 1651" by William Harrison Ainsworth is a historical novel written in the late 19th century. It recounts the adventures of King Charles II during his flight and escapades after the Battle of Worcester, focusing particularly on his hiding in the Royal Oak at Boscobel. The narrative interweaves themes of loyalty, bravery, and the dynamics of royalists versus parliamentarians, centering around notable characters
such as Charles himself and his loyal aides. The opening of the tale introduces readers to the context of the events surrounding the battle, illustrating the devastation faced by Worcester as a stronghold for royalists. It vividly sets the stage for Charles's return to the city to rally support and reclaim his position. As Charles gathers intelligence about his forces and engages with citizens, we see the backdrop of loyalty against oppression, and the inciting incidents begin to unfold, hinting at the challenges and allies he will encounter in his quest for the throne. The interaction between characters is characterized by a mixture of tension and camaraderie, capturing the volatile atmosphere of the time. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Ainsworth, William Harrison, 1805-1882 |
|---|---|
| Title | Boscobel; or, the royal oak: A tale of the year 1651 |
| Note | Wikipedia page about this book: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Boscobel_(novel) |
| Credits |
Produced by Christian Boissonnas, Shaun Pinder and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 71.5 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PR: Language and Literatures: English literature |
| Subject | Great Britain -- History -- Commonwealth and Protectorate, 1649-1660 -- Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 47348 |
| Release Date | Nov 14, 2014 |
| Last Update | Oct 24, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 622 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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