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100 1 _aHudson, W. H.
_q(William Henry),
_d1841-1922
245 1 0 _aDead Man's Plack and an Old Thorn
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2006
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2006-11-01
508 _aProduced by Susan Skinner, Mary Meehan and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net
520 _a"Dead Man's Plack and an Old Thorn" by W. H. Hudson is a narrative work written in the early 20th century. This text intertwines themes of history and nature, focusing on the events surrounding King Edgar and his friend Athelwold, set against the backdrop of the English countryside and its rich folklore. The book explores complex characters navigating their emotions, loyalties, and the consequences of their desires. The opening of "Dead Man's Plack and an Old Thorn" introduces a reflective protagonist who recounts his fascination with the insect life in Harewood Forest, while also being haunted by the historical tragedy involving King Edgar and Earl Athelwold. As the protagonist shares the story of King Edgar, he contrasts personal observations of nature with historical events, delving into themes of memory, tradition, and human folly. The narrative begins to unfold the relationship between King Edgar and the Earl as Edgar's desire for a beautiful woman complicates their friendship, foreshadowing tension and conflict that intertwine personal and political stakes. This blend of personal narrative and historical retelling sets the stage for a deeper exploration of characters and their motivations. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aÆlfthryth, queen consort of Edgar, 945?-1000
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/19691
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