The Story Of John Heywood

A Historical Tale Of The Time Of Barry VIII (1873)

von Charles Bruce

176 Seiten, Taschenbuch

Kurzbeschreibung des Verlags

""The Story Of John Heywood"" is a historical novel set during the reign of King Henry VIII, written by Charles Bruce and first published in 1873. The book tells the story of John Heywood, a poet and playwright who was a close friend of the king and part of his inner circle. Heywood is known for his wit and humor, and the book explores his life and career as he navigates the dangerous politics and intrigue of the Tudor court. Along the way, Heywood becomes embroiled in various scandals and controversies, including the downfall of Anne Boleyn and the dissolution of the monasteries. The novel also features appearances by other historical figures such as Thomas Cromwell and Cardinal Wolsey, and provides a vivid portrait of life in Tudor England. Overall, ""The Story Of John Heywood"" is a compelling and entertaining work of historical fiction that offers a fascinating glimpse into a pivotal period of English history.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.

• Themen: Kinder, Jugendliche und Bildung Romane, Erzählungen, Tatsachenberichte Historische Romane
• ISBN: 9781104400637
• Sprache: Englisch
• Erscheinungsdatum: 27.04.2009
• Größe: 229 x 152 mm
• Verlag: Kessinger Publishing, LLC