Beltane the Smith (Annotated)
Enriched Edition. Regency RomanceBy Jeffery Farnol
Length20h 38m
About this audiobook
Beltane the Smith is a richly coloured medieval romance of dispossession, hidden nobility, and moral awakening. Its hero, raised at the forge, discovers that strength must be tempered by mercy as surely as iron by fire. Farnol writes in a deliberately archaic, courtly idiom, blending the chivalric revival of the late Victorian and Edwardian periods with the popular adventure tradition of Scott, Dumas, and Stevenson. Castles, greenwoods, tyrants, outlaws, and faithful companions form the book's imaginative landscape, but beneath the pageantry lies a serious concern with justice, humility, and rightful rule. Jeffery Farnol, born in England in 1878, became one of the most successful writers of historical romance in the early twentieth century. His experience as a scene painter and his instinct for dramatic composition are evident in the novel's vivid tableaux and theatrical confrontations. Having achieved fame with The Broad Highway, Farnol continued to cultivate an idealized past in which manners, courage, and inward nobility could be tested against violence and corruption. Readers who enjoy romantic adventure, elevated prose, and morally charged historical fiction will find Beltane the Smith especially rewarding. It is best approached not as strict history, but as a spirited literary reconstruction of chivalric imagination.
This enriched edition has been carefully crafted to add value to your reading experience.
- A succinct Introduction situates the work's timeless appeal and themes.
- The Synopsis outlines the central plot, highlighting key developments without spoiling critical twists.
- A detailed Historical Context immerses you in the era's events and influences that shaped the writing.
- A thorough Analysis dissects symbols, motifs, and character arcs to unearth underlying meanings.
- Reflection questions prompt you to engage personally with the work's messages, connecting them to modern life.
- Hand‐picked Memorable Quotes shine a spotlight on moments of literary brilliance.
- Interactive footnotes clarify unusual references, historical allusions, and archaic phrases for an effortless, more informed read.
Audiobook details
Rating★★★★ 4.0 (238)
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GenreRomance, Action and Adventure
Length20 hrs 38 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateMar 2, 2023
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1Winesburg, Ohio
26CHAPTER XXII
2Introduction
27CHAPTER XXIII
3Synopsis
28CHAPTER XXIV
4Historical Context
29CHAPTER XXV
5CHAPTER I
30CHAPTER XXVI
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6CHAPTER II
31CHAPTER XXVII
7CHAPTER III
32CHAPTER XXVIII
8CHAPTER IV
33CHAPTER XXIX
9CHAPTER V
34CHAPTER XXX
10CHAPTER VI
35CHAPTER XXXI
11CHAPTER VII
36CHAPTER XXXII
12CHAPTER VIII
37CHAPTER XXXIII
13CHAPTER IX
38CHAPTER XXXIV
14CHAPTER X
39CHAPTER XXXV
15CHAPTER XI
40CHAPTER XXXVI
16CHAPTER XII
41CHAPTER XXXVII
17CHAPTER XIII
42CHAPTER XXXVIII
18CHAPTER XIV
43CHAPTER XXXIX
19CHAPTER XV
44CHAPTER XL
20CHAPTER XVI
45CHAPTER XLI
21CHAPTER XVII
46CHAPTER XLII
22CHAPTER XVIII
47CHAPTER XLIII
23CHAPTER XIX
48CHAPTER XLIV
24CHAPTER XX
49CHAPTER XLV
25CHAPTER XXI
50CHAPTER XLVI
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