The Dragon and the Raven (Annotated)
Enriched Edition. Historical Novel (The Days of King Alfred and the Vikings)By G. A. Henty
Length9h 39m
About this audiobook
Set amid the Danish invasions of ninth-century England, The Dragon and the Raven follows the young Saxon thane Edmund as he serves Alfred the Great and resists the Viking armies by land and sea. Henty blends brisk adventure, naval ingenuity, and battlefield episodes with a strongly moralized vision of courage, loyalty, and national endurance. Written in the late Victorian tradition of historical fiction for boys, the novel turns early English history into a theatre of character formation, where personal bravery is inseparable from patriotism and Protestant-inflected virtue. G. A. Henty, a prolific nineteenth-century novelist and former war correspondent, drew on his experience of military reporting and imperial culture to craft stories that made history vivid, orderly, and instructive. His admiration for disciplined leadership and practical resourcefulness shapes the portrayal of Alfred and Edmund alike. The book reflects Henty's conviction that the past could educate young readers in fortitude, duty, and public spirit. Readers interested in historical adventure, Victorian juvenile literature, or the literary afterlife of Alfred the Great will find this novel rewarding. Though marked by the assumptions of its age, it remains an energetic and revealing example of Henty's narrative craft.
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
GenreChildren's Literature
Length9 hrs 39 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateOct 20, 2019
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1Introduction
2Introduction
3Synopsis
4Historical Context
5Preface
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6Chapter I: The Fugitives
7Chapter II: The Battle Of Kesteven
8Chapter III: The Massacre At Croyland
9Chapter IV: The Invasion Of Wessex
10Chapter V: A Disciplined Band
11Chapter VI: The Saxon Fort
12Chapter VII: The Dragon
13Chapter VIII: The Cruise Of The Dragon
14Chapter IX: A Prisoner
15Chapter X: The Combat
16Chapter XI: The Isle Of Athelney
17Chapter XII: Four Years Of Peace
18Chapter XIII: The Siege Of Paris
19Chapter XIV: The Repulse Of The Norsemen
20Chapter XV: Friends In Trouble
21Chapter XVI: Freda
22Chapter XVII: A Long Chase
23Chapter XVIII: Freda Discovered
24Chapter XIX: United
25Analysis
26Reflection
27Memorable Quotes
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