The Lord of Dynevor: A Tale of the Times of Edward the First

Everett-Green, Evelyn, 1856-1932Project Gutenberg · United StatesDec 2019

Rating 2.9

Word count: 317K words
Chapters: 32

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. The Lord of Dynevor: A Tale of the Times of Edward the First by Everett-Green. Author: Everett-Green, Evelyn, 1856-1932. Language: English. Class: PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres. Release Date: Aug 20, 2004

Editor's review

This is a historical novel by Evelyn Everett-Green set in the reign of King Edward I of England. The author was known for writing historical stories for young readers, and this work interweaves personal fates with the political and military conflicts of the thirteenth-century Welsh borderlands. Through the figure of the Lord of Dynevor, it presents a tense picture of medieval aristocratic life, castle defense, and Anglo-Welsh relations. As a public-domain historical novel, its value lies not in rigorous historical scholarship but in conveying through narrative a sense of the atmosphere and human circumstances of the age. The language reflects late nineteenth- to early twentieth-century English style, with fairly regular sentence patterns, making it suitable as reading material for historical novels in the original English. It can serve as supplementary reading for extensive reading of English classics, for medieval history-themed reading, or for readers interested in Victorian historical fiction for young readers. As a free Project Gutenberg eBook, it is easily accessible and well suited to lightweight reading on an e-reader.

Who it's for

A good fit for

Readers of English fiction interested in medieval English and Welsh history
Learners who wish to do extensive reading in the original English and build historical vocabulary
Readers interested in the style of Victorian historical fiction for young readers
Readers seeking free public-domain English eBooks for light reading

Not a good fit for

Historians expecting rigorous historical scholarship or academic reference value
Readers who prefer fast-paced modern narrative and lack patience for classical English sentence patterns
Readers who want a Chinese translation and are unused to reading the English original
Readers with no interest in medieval warfare and aristocracy

Reading tips

First learn the basic background of relations between England and Wales during the reign of Edward I; character motivations will then be clearer.
Take brief notes on unfamiliar terms for castles, titles, and place names without looking up every word, so as to maintain reading rhythm.
Read this book alongside other historical novels by the same author to appreciate her narrative style for young readers.
If the original English is difficult, read chapter summaries first and then return to the text to reduce frustration.

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Project Gutenberg United States · Founded in 1971

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FAQ

Is this book suitable for learning English?

It can be used as extensive reading material in English, but its language reflects late nineteenth- to early twentieth-century English style, with relatively long sentences and classical wording, so it is not suitable as an introductory textbook. It is recommended for learners with some foundation in English reading who wish to encounter classical narrative style, focusing on understanding plot and period atmosphere rather than intensive sentence-by-sentence grammar study.

What is the historical background of this book?

The story is set in the reign of King Edward I of England and involves the political and military relations along the Anglo-Welsh border. Through the story of the Lord of Dynevor, the book depicts medieval aristocratic life and conflict. Note that this is a historical novel, not a historical study; the plot and characters involve literary treatment and should not be taken as historical fact.

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About the author

Everett-Green, Evelyn, 1856-1932 Author

Evelyn Everett-Green (1856-1932) was a writer of historical fiction for young readers active in late Victorian and early twentieth-century Britain. Public information about her life is limited. Eighteen of her works are held in the collection, most of them historical stories for young people set against major events and conflicts in English history. In Taunton Town, for example, takes the Monmouth Rebellion of 1685 as its background; For the Faith follows young pioneers of the Reformation in Oxford; The Lost Treasure of Trevlyn unfolds during the Gunpowder Plot; and The Sign of the Red Cross portrays old London. Other works deal with the Wars of the Roses and Joan of Arc. She wove real historical events into the fortunes of fictional characters, using adventure narratives to convey historical knowledge and moral lessons to young readers, in keeping with the popular children's historical fiction of her time.