02637cam a22003613u 45000010005000000030007000050050017000120060002000290070005000310080041000360400011000770410017000880500007001051000052001122450054001642640051002183000047002693360026003163370026003423380036003685000031004045080048004355201381004835340045018646530025019096530051019346530058019856530048020436530076020916530049021678560042022169990017022587684UtSlPG20260610133211.0mcr n260607r2004||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aPR1 aLytton, Edward Bulwer Lytton, Baron,d1803-187310aHarold : the Last of the Saxon Kings — Complete 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2004  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 2004-11-24  aProduced by Tapio Riikonen and David Widger  a"Harold: the Last of the Saxon Kings — Complete" by Edward Bulwer Lytton is a historical romance written during the mid-19th century. The narrative is centered around the life and times of Harold Godwinson, the last Anglo-Saxon king of England, delving into the impending Norman Conquest and its far-reaching implications. The text explores themes of national identity, power struggles, and personal relationships against the background of a transformative epoch in English history.  At the start of the tale, we are introduced to the vibrant and festive atmosphere of May Day in 1052, as young folk celebrate the arrival of summer with joy and merriment. The scene quickly shifts focus to Hilda, a powerful and enigmatic figure rumored to engage in witchcraft, and her granddaughter Edith, a beautiful young maiden torn between their pagan heritage and the encroaching Christian faith. Hilda hints at the fateful connection between Edith and Harold Godwinson, setting up a narrative that intertwines their destinies. As the intrigue unfolds, we see political tensions brewing, particularly surrounding the outlawed Earl Godwin and the complex relationships between Saxons and Normans, preparing the reader for a story steeped in loyalty, ambition, and foreboding as they venture closer towards the monumental Field of Hastings. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aBiographical fiction  aHarold, King of England, 1022?-1066 -- Fiction  aWilliam I, King of England, 1027 or 8-1087 -- Fiction  aAnglo-Saxons -- Kings and rulers -- Fiction  aGreat Britain -- History -- Edward, the Confessor, 1042-1066 -- Fiction  aGreat Britain -- Kings and rulers -- Fiction40uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/7684  c49673d49673