The Governor of England by Marjorie Bowen
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"The Governor of England" by Marjorie Bowen is a historical novel written in the early 20th century. The book focuses on the tumultuous period leading to the English Civil War, specifically exploring the life and struggles of figures involved in the conflict, particularly Oliver Cromwell, amidst the tensions between monarchy and the emerging parliamentary power. The opening of the novel introduces a gentleman, later identified as Cromwell, who walks in a misty
landscape, reflecting deeply upon his faith and the state of England. He is portrayed as a solemn character plagued by melancholy, feeling a divine call to action amid political unrest. The narrative hints at the looming conflict between the king and parliament, setting the stage for the major themes of duty, spiritual struggle, and the quest for justice that will unfold as Cromwell becomes increasingly involved in the political machinations of his time. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Bowen, Marjorie, 1888-1952 |
|---|---|
| Title | The Governor of England |
| Credits |
Produced by Scholar, Graeme Mackreth and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This book was produced from scanned images of public domain material from the Google Books project.) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 74.4 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PR: Language and Literatures: English literature |
| Subject | Historical fiction |
| Subject | Biographical fiction |
| Subject | Cromwell, Oliver, 1599-1658 -- Fiction |
| Subject | Great Britain -- History -- Puritan Revolution, 1642-1660 -- Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 52235 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-52235-7 |
| Release Date | Jun 4, 2016 |
| Last Update | Oct 23, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 351 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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