Alroy: The Prince of the Captivity by Earl of Beaconsfield Benjamin Disraeli

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Author Disraeli, Benjamin, Earl of Beaconsfield, 1804-1881
Title Alroy: The Prince of the Captivity
Credits Produced by David Widger
Summary "Alroy: The Prince of the Captivity" by Benjamin Disraeli is a novel written in the mid-19th century. The story is set against the historical backdrop of the 12th century, focusing on the struggle of the Hebrew people and their political situation under the declining Caliphate. The main character, David Alroy, a descendant of the ancient Kings of Israel, grapples with feelings of despair and longing for glory as he seeks to reclaim his people's past power and honor. The opening portion of the novel introduces the reader to Alroy's world, detailing his current state of oppression and the political climate of the time. After a significant day for the Hebrew community, Alroy interacts with his uncle Bostenay, who urges him to accept his royal heritage, while Alroy himself is filled with bitterness over the degradation of his lineage and the plight of his people. As he grapples with his identity, Alroy's growing discontent and desire for change are evident, culminating in an act of defiance when he slays a local tyrant, an Ishmaelite, which sets him on a path towards becoming a leader for his oppressed people. The narrative blends elements of historical narrative and personal struggle, encapsulating the journey of a young prince poised between responsibility and rebellion. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PR: Language and Literatures: English literature
Subject Historical fiction
Subject War stories
Subject Princes -- Fiction
Subject Crusades -- Second, 1147-1149 -- Fiction
Subject Judaism -- Relations -- Islam -- Fiction
Subject Islam -- Relations -- Judaism -- Fiction
Subject Kurdistan -- Fiction
Subject Jerusalem -- History -- Latin Kingdom, 1099-1244 -- Fiction
Subject Jews -- History -- 70-1789 -- Fiction
Subject Messianism -- Fiction
Subject Jewish fiction
Category Text
EBook-No. 20002
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Feb 24, 2021
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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