The Prior Of Gyseburne, Gisborough

The Prior Of Gyseburne, Gisborough

Francis Henry Morgan

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Kessinger Publishing
Año de edición:
2010
Materia
Antologías (no poéticas)
ISBN:
9781120918208
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The Prior of Gyseburne, Gisborough: A Chronicle of Olden Times, in the Days of Richard Second, Henry Fourth and Fifth is a historical novel written by Francis Henry Morgan and originally published in 1887. The book is set in medieval England during the reigns of Richard II, Henry IV, and Henry V. It tells the story of the prior of Gyseburne, a fictional monastery located in the town of Gisborough. The prior, Father Anselm, is a wise and compassionate man who struggles to maintain order and peace in his community during a time of political upheaval and religious conflict. The novel follows Father Anselm and his fellow monks as they deal with the challenges of living in a turbulent and dangerous world, including conflicts with the local nobility, the threat of invasion by foreign powers, and the rise of the Lollard heresy. The Prior of Gyseburne is a gripping tale of faith, courage, and perseverance in the face of adversity, and offers a vivid and compelling portrait of life in medieval England.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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