The Serf by Guy Thorne
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"The Serf" by Guy Thorne is a historical novel written in the early 20th century. This work delves into the life of a serf named Hyla during the chaotic reign of King Stephen in medieval England, exploring themes of suffering, oppression, and the desire for freedom. The narrative positions Hyla, a lowly serf, against his cruel master, Baron Geoffroi de la Bourne, hinting at broader social injustices that resonate with readers today.
At the start of the story, we are introduced to Hyla, who lives a life of subjugation and hardship under the baron. As he navigates through a harsh landscape filled with adversities, we witness his struggles as a serf, his loyalty to his family, and his yearning for a better life while grappling with the brutal reality of his existence. After learning that his daughters have been taken to the castle for unspeakable reasons, Hyla's simmering anger transitions into a resolve for revenge that could reverberate through his community. The opening chapters establish a rich historical backdrop while hinting at the tension leading to a revolt against the baronial oppression, setting the stage for a tale that intertwines personal and collective fate. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Thorne, Guy, 1875-1923 |
|---|---|
| Title | The Serf |
| Credits |
Produced by Mark C. Orton, Sue Fleming 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: 80.2 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PR: Language and Literatures: English literature |
| Subject | Revenge -- Fiction |
| Subject | Murder -- Fiction |
| Subject | Great Britain -- History -- Stephen, 1135-1154 -- Fiction |
| Subject | Serfs -- Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 41829 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-41829-2 |
| Release Date | Jan 12, 2013 |
| Last Update | Oct 23, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 537 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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