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Right Royal is a novel by John Masefield, a renowned British poet and author. The book is a historical fiction that explores the life and reign of King Charles II of England, Scotland, and Ireland. The story is set in the mid-17th century, during a time of political turmoil and social upheaval in England.The novel follows the life of King Charles II from his early years as a young prince in exile to his eventual restoration to the throne of England. Masefield paints a vivid picture of the political and social climate of the era, including the religious conflicts and power struggles that characterized the time.The book also delves into the personal life of King Charles II, including his relationships with his mistresses and his struggles to produce an heir to the throne. Masefield portrays the king as a complex and flawed character, with both strengths and weaknesses.Throughout the book, Masefield's writing is engaging and descriptive, bringing to life the sights, sounds, and smells of 17th century England. He also weaves in elements of romance and adventure, making Right Royal a compelling read for fans of historical fiction.Overall, Right Royal is a well-crafted and engaging novel that offers a fascinating glimpse into the life and times of one of England's most iconic monarchs.1921. Poet, novelist, dramatist and journalist, Masefield�������s literary career was a varied one. He went to sea as a youth and his first volumes of poems earned him the title of Poet of the Sea. He was a prolific writer, publishing poetry and novels as well as taking on editorial tasks. In 1930 he became Poet Laureate, a post he retained until his death 37 years later. The persons, horses and events described in this poem, Right Royal, are imaginary. See other titles by this author available from Kessinger Publishing.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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  • Sprog:
  • Engelsk
  • ISBN:
  • 9781162792828
  • Indbinding:
  • Paperback
  • Sideantal:
  • 152
  • Udgivet:
  • 10. september 2010
  • Størrelse:
  • 152x229x8 mm.
  • Vægt:
  • 213 g.
  • 2-3 uger.
  • 17. december 2024
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Right Royal is a novel by John Masefield, a renowned British poet and author. The book is a historical fiction that explores the life and reign of King Charles II of England, Scotland, and Ireland. The story is set in the mid-17th century, during a time of political turmoil and social upheaval in England.The novel follows the life of King Charles II from his early years as a young prince in exile to his eventual restoration to the throne of England. Masefield paints a vivid picture of the political and social climate of the era, including the religious conflicts and power struggles that characterized the time.The book also delves into the personal life of King Charles II, including his relationships with his mistresses and his struggles to produce an heir to the throne. Masefield portrays the king as a complex and flawed character, with both strengths and weaknesses.Throughout the book, Masefield's writing is engaging and descriptive, bringing to life the sights, sounds, and smells of 17th century England. He also weaves in elements of romance and adventure, making Right Royal a compelling read for fans of historical fiction.Overall, Right Royal is a well-crafted and engaging novel that offers a fascinating glimpse into the life and times of one of England's most iconic monarchs.1921. Poet, novelist, dramatist and journalist, Masefield�������s literary career was a varied one. He went to sea as a youth and his first volumes of poems earned him the title of Poet of the Sea. He was a prolific writer, publishing poetry and novels as well as taking on editorial tasks. In 1930 he became Poet Laureate, a post he retained until his death 37 years later. The persons, horses and events described in this poem, Right Royal, are imaginary. See other titles by this author available from Kessinger Publishing.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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