Guy Fawkes; or, The Gunpowder Treason: An Historical Romance by Ainsworth
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| Author | Ainsworth, William Harrison, 1805-1882 |
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| Illustrator | Cruikshank, George, 1792-1878 |
| Title | Guy Fawkes; or, The Gunpowder Treason: An Historical Romance |
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| Summary | "Guy Fawkes; or, The Gunpowder Treason: An Historical Romance" by William Harrison Ainsworth is a historical romance written in the early 19th century. The novel delves into the tumultuous events surrounding the Gunpowder Plot of 1605, particularly focusing on the oppressive measures faced by the Catholic community in England. Key characters include Guy Fawkes, a determined conspirator, and Viviana Radcliffe, a devout Catholic who navigates the perilous political landscape of the time. At the start of the narrative, readers are introduced to a grimly evocative scene in Manchester where two Catholic priests face execution due to the harsh anti-Catholic laws imposed by King James I. The opening vividly describes the public execution, the somber atmosphere, and the tension among onlookers, many of whom sympathize with the condemned priests. Viviana Radcliffe is introduced through her compassionate actions toward those being persecuted, while other key players, including the unscrupulous pursuivant and the mysterious soldier Guy Fawkes, are set into motion against a backdrop of increasing religious strife and plots of retribution. The chapter builds a compelling introduction to the themes of faith, tyranny, and rebellion that will unfold throughout the story. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PR: Language and Literatures: English literature |
| Subject | Gunpowder Plot, 1605 -- Fiction |
| Subject | Great Britain -- History -- James I, 1603-1625 -- Fiction |
| Subject | Fawkes, Guy, 1570-1606 -- Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 37750 |
| Release Date | Oct 13, 2011 |
| Most Recently Updated | Jan 8, 2021 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 153 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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