The Knight Of Gwynne (Annotated)
Enriched Edition. Complete Edition (Vol. 1&2)By Charles James Lever
Length33h 3m
About this audiobook
The Knight of Gwynne is one of Charles James Lever's most substantial historical romances, set in Ireland during the turbulent years surrounding the Act of Union. Combining political intrigue, family decline, and social comedy, the novel follows Maurice Darcy, the high-minded but financially imperilled "Knight," as private honour collides with public corruption. Lever's vigorous, episodic style—rich in dialogue, anecdote, and satirical portraiture—places the work within the nineteenth-century Irish novel's effort to interpret a fractured society while retaining the pace and colour of adventure fiction. Lever, born in Dublin in 1806, was trained as a physician but became celebrated as a novelist of Irish life, military experience, and gentlemanly misadventure. His own Anglo-Irish background, travels, and long residence abroad sharpened his awareness of political displacement and social performance. In The Knight of Gwynne, he draws on historical memory and contemporary anxieties to examine loyalty, class, and national compromise without abandoning his characteristic humour. This book is recommended to readers interested in Irish history, Victorian fiction, and novels where entertainment and political intelligence coexist. It offers both a compelling narrative and a shrewd meditation on honour in a changing Ireland.
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
GenreGeneral Fiction, Historical Fiction
Length33 hrs 3 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateJul 1, 2020
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1Introduction
12Volume 2 (pt. 1)
2Introduction
13Volume 2 (pt. 2)
3Synopsis
14Volume 2 (pt. 3)
4Historical Context
15Volume 2 (pt. 4)
5Volume 1 (pt. 1)
16Volume 2 (pt. 5)
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6Volume 1 (pt. 2)
17Volume 2 (pt. 6)
7Volume 1 (pt. 3)
18Volume 2 (pt. 7)
8Volume 1 (pt. 4)
19Analysis
9Volume 1 (pt. 5)
20Reflection
10Volume 1 (pt. 6)
21Memorable Quotes
11Volume 1 (pt. 7)
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