Brian Fitz-Count: A Story of Wallingford Castle and Dorchester Abbey

Crake, A. D. (Augustine David), 1836-1890Project Gutenberg · United StatesDec 2019

Rating 2.7
Word count
495K words
Chapters
50

Tags

English Originals Historical Fiction Portrait GalleryLegendary LivesFate and FortunePower GamePatriotism

Summary

Project Gutenberg was the first provider of free electronic books, or eBooks. Michael Hart, founder of Project Gutenberg, invented eBooks in 1971, and his memory continues to inspire the creation of eBooks and related technologies today. Brian Fitz-Count: A Story of Wallingford Castle and Dorchester Abbey by A. D. Crake. Author: Crake, A. D. (Augustine David), 1836-1890. Language: English. Class: PR: Language and Literatures: English literature. Release Date: Apr 20, 2017

Editor's review

This is a historical novel set in medieval England, centering on Wallingford Castle and Dorchester Abbey and weaving together castle life, monastic culture, and the fates of its characters. A. D. Crake was skilled at using historical settings as a framework, letting readers absorb the atmosphere and religious life of a particular era through the narrative. As a public-domain ebook, its greatest value lies in offering Chinese readers a window into the style of Victorian-era English historical fiction, and it can also serve as supplementary material for studying literature about castles and abbeys. Reading it requires some English proficiency and an interest in British history; otherwise, it is easy to lose one's way among the characters and place names. It is best read slowly in a quiet setting, with a map or historical timeline at hand, so that the pleasure of the unfolding plot comes through more fully. It is not a fast-paced popular novel but rather a historical panorama that rewards patient unfolding.

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Reading tips

  1. First learn the basic history of Wallingford Castle and Dorchester Abbey, then begin the text.
  2. Prepare a map of Britain or a historical timeline and compare place names and period background as you read.
  3. Read one or two chapters a day and briefly note character relationships afterward to avoid confusion.
  4. If English is difficult, read a Chinese summary first and then return to the original to reduce frustration.

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Contents

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FAQ

Is this book in Chinese or English? This is an English public-domain ebook released by Project Gutenberg, with the main text in English. Chinese readers need some English reading ability or should use a dictionary and supplementary materials.
Can I read it without a background in British history? You can, but it is advisable to first acquire basic knowledge of medieval English castles and abbeys. Otherwise, character relationships and place names can easily cause confusion and diminish the reading experience.
Is this book suitable for children? It is not very suitable for young children. The language is English and the historical background is fairly deep, so it is better suited to teenagers or adult readers with some reading ability and an interest in history.

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About the author

Crake, A. D. (Augustine David), 1836-1890 Author

A. D. Crake (Augustine David Crake, 1836–1890) was an English author whose biographical details are limited in publicly available sources. Six of his works are held in this collection, most of them historical novels set against Anglo-Saxon England and the era of monastic reform in the Middle Ages. His representative work, The Last Abbot of Glastonbury, revolves around the Dissolution of the Monasteries, while the Aescendune trilogy—Edwy the Fair, Alfgar the Dane, and The Rival Heirs—traces early English kingship and family feuds. The House of Walderne and Brian Fitz-Count likewise draw on medieval castle and monastic life. His writing emphasizes historical atmosphere and narrative drive, appealing to readers interested in English historical romance.