| Author |
Scott, Walter, 1771-1832 |
| Title |
Kenilworth
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 62.2 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
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| Note |
Waverley novel
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| Credits |
an Anonymous Volunteer and David Widger
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| Summary |
"Kenilworth" by Sir Walter Scott is a historical novel written in the early 19th century. The story is set during the reign of Queen Elizabeth I and revolves around the intense and complex relationship between the Queen and Robert Dudley, the Earl of Leicester. Central to the narrative is the mysterious death of Leicester's wife, which casts a shadow over his ambitions and entangles both him and the Queen in a web of intrigue and rumors. The opening of "Kenilworth" introduces a lively tavern scene in the village of Cumnor, where the characters Giles Gosling, the innkeeper, and his nephew, Michael Lambourne, are embroiled in conversations that reveal a sense of camaraderie and revelry. As Lambourne arrives, the atmosphere is jovial, marked by light banter and a reminder of past adventures. There is a haunting undercurrent established with tales of the late Countess of Leicester, tying the everyday lives of the villagers with the larger historical conflict surrounding Elizabethan court politics. This sets the tone for a mix of personal drama and historical intrigue that unfolds throughout the novel. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
PR: Language and Literatures: English literature
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| Subject |
Historical fiction
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| Subject |
Great Britain -- History -- Elizabeth, 1558-1603 -- Fiction
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| Subject |
Leicester, Robert Dudley, Earl of, 1532?-1588 -- Fiction
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| Subject |
Dudley, Amy Robsart, Lady, 1532?-1560 -- Fiction
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| Subject |
Kenilworth Castle (Kenilworth, England) -- Fiction
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
1606 |
| Release Date |
Feb 22, 2006 |
| Most Recently Updated |
Sep 7, 2023 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads |
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