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_aHerbert, Henry William, _d1807-1858 |
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| 245 | 1 | 0 | _aWager of Battle: A Tale of Saxon Slavery in Sherwood Forest |
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_aSalt Lake City, UT : _bProject Gutenberg, _c2014 |
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| 500 | _aRelease date is 2014-04-07 | ||
| 508 | _aProduced by sp1nd and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) | ||
| 520 | _a"Wager of Battle: A Tale of Saxon Slavery in Sherwood Forest" by Henry W. Herbert is a historical romance written in the mid-19th century. The story is set in the latter part of the 12th century, a time when tensions between Saxons and Normans were palpable in England. The narrative follows the adventures of Kenric and Eadwulf, two Saxon brothers who traverse the complexities of servitude under Norman lords, particularly highlighting themes of slavery, conflict, and the quest for freedom. At the start of the tale, the backdrop of Sherwood Forest is vividly established, portraying a land once proud and free, now overshadowed by the brutal Norman conquest. We are introduced to Kenric, a Saxon serf endowed with a keen desire for freedom, and Eadwulf, his more resigned brother. The two men wait anxiously in the forest, anticipating the hunt that will disturb their lives. When the chase unfolds, it culminates in a dramatic encounter that puts Kenric in harm's way as he bravely defends a noblewoman, Lady Guendolen, from a rampaging stag. This act of valor not only sets the stage for potential liberation but also illustrates the deep societal divides and struggles faced by the Saxons under Norman rule, presenting a compelling exploration of dignity amidst oppression. (This is an automatically generated summary.) | ||
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| 653 | _aSherwood Forest (England) -- Fiction | ||
| 653 | _aAnglo-Saxons -- Fiction | ||
| 653 | _aGreat Britain -- History -- Norman period, 1066-1154 -- Fiction | ||
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