The Life and Death of Richard Yea-and-Nay
A Tale of Royals, Crusades, and Betrayal in Medieval TimesBy Maurice Hewlett
Length10h 5m
About this audiobook
In "The Life and Death of Richard Yea-and-Nay," Maurice Hewlett presents a historical narrative that intricately weaves the complexities of loyalty, ambition, and moral ambivalence set against the turbulent backdrop of medieval England. Written in a rich, evocative prose that reflects Hewlett'Äôs adeptness at incorporating poetic elements, the novel encapsulates the life of King Richard II, exploring the duality of his character through the lens of historical fiction. This literary work stands as both a tribute and a critique of the tumultuous politics of the era, contributing significantly to the genre by providing a nuanced portrait that combines fidelity to historical fact with the imaginative liberties of fiction. Hewlett, an author steeped in medieval history and English literature, draws from extensive scholarly research and a profound personal affinity for the era to breathe life into his characters and events. His own experiences as a writer in the early 20th century, marked by a revival of interest in British history, inform his portrayal of these themes. Hewlett'Äôs passion for recreating the past with vivid detail and emotional depth is plainly evident, making him a significant figure among his contemporaries. This compelling narrative is highly recommended for readers interested in historical fiction that provides rich character development alongside insightful social commentary. Hewlett'Äôs masterful storytelling invites readers to immerse themselves in the world of Richard II, making it an essential read for both history enthusiasts and lovers of lyrical prose.
Audiobook details
Rating★★★ 3.2 (11)
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GenreHistorical Fiction, Christian & Inspirational
Length10 hrs 5 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateNov 29, 2019
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1Introduction
2CHAPTER IV: HOW JEHANE STROKED WHAT ALOIS HAD MADE FIERCE
3CHAPTER V: HOW BERTRAN DE BORN AND COUNT RICHARD STROVE IN A TENZON
4CHAPTER VI: FRUITS OF THE TENZON: THE BACK OF SAINT-POL, AND THE FRONT OF MONTFERRAT
5CHAPTER VII: OF THE CRACKLING OF THORNS UNDER POTS
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6CHAPTER VIII: HOW THEY HELD RICHARD OFF FROM HIS FATHER'S THROAT
7CHAPTER IX: WILD WORK IN THE CHURCH OF GISORS
8CHAPTER X: NIGHT-WORK BY THE DARK TOWER
9CHAPTER XI: OF PROPHECY; AND JEHANE IN THE PERILOUS BED
10CHAPTER XII: HOW THEY BAYED THE OLD LION
11CHAPTER XIII.: HOW THEY MET AT FONTEVRAULT
12CHAPTER XIV: OF WHAT KING RICHARD SAID TO THE BOWING ROOD; AND WHAT JEHANE TO KING RICHARD
13CHAPTER XV: LAST TENZON OF BERTRAN DE BORN
14CHAPTER XVI: CONVERSATION IN ENGLAND OF JEHANE THE FAIR
15CHAPTER XVII: FROZEN HEART AND RED HEART: CAHORS
16BOOK II
17THE BOOK OF NAY
18CHAPTER I: THE CHAFFER CALLED MATE-GRIFON
19CHAPTER II: OF WHAT JEHANE LOOKED FOR, AND WHAT BERENGÈRE HAD
20CHAPTER III: WHO FOUGHT AT ACRE
21CHAPTER IV: CONCERNING THE TOWER OF FLIES, SAINT-POL, AND THE MARQUESS OF MONTFERRAT
22CHAPTER V: THE CHAPTER OF FORBIDDING: HOW DE GURDUN LOOKED, AND KING RICHARD HID HIS FACE
23CHAPTER VI: THE CHAPTER CALLED CLYTEMNESTRA
24CHAPTER VII: THE CHAPTER OF THE SACRIFICE ON LEBANON; ALSO CALLED CASSANDRA
25CHAPTER VIII: OF THE GOING-UP AND GOING-DOWN OF THE MARQUESS
26CHAPTER IX: HOW KING RICHARD REAPED WHAT JEHANE HAD SOWED, AND THE SOLDAN WAS GLEANER
27CHAPTER X: THE CHAPTER CALLED BONDS
28CHAPTER XI: THE CHAPTER CALLED A LATERE
29CHAPTER XII: THE CHAPTER OF STRIFE IN THE DARK
30CHAPTER XIII: OF THE LOVE OF WOMEN
31CHAPTER XIV: HOW THE LEOPARD WAS LOOSED
32CHAPTER XV: OECONOMIC REFLECTIONS OF THE OLD MAN OF MUSSE
33CHAPTER XVI: THE CHAPTER CALLED CHALUZ
34CHAPTER XVII: THE KEENING
35EPILOGUE OF THE ABBOT MILO: EXPLICIT
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