| Author |
Churchill, Winston, 1874-1965 |
| LoC No. |
65059063
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| Title |
Savrola: A Tale of the Revolution in Laurania
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| Note |
Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Savrola
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 73.0 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
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| Credits |
Produced by Al Haines
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| Summary |
"Savrola: A Tale of the Revolution in Laurania" by Winston Churchill is a historical novel written in the late 19th century. The story is set against the backdrop of a tumultuous political climate in the fictional republic of Laurania, where a significant public uprising challenges the authoritarian rule of President Antonio Molara. The narrative prominently features Savrola, a young and charismatic leader of the opposition who embodies the hopes and aspirations of the people yearning for democracy and reform. The opening portion of the novel captures a pivotal moment in Laurania's history, as citizens gather in excitement and anger in front of Parliament House, anticipating a political turning point after years of autocratic rule. The atmosphere is charged as the President prepares to address an anxious populace, and discord arises when a civic leader exposes government deceit regarding a manipulated electoral process. The excitement quickly spirals into chaos and violence as the military is ordered to quell the unrest. Amidst this turmoil, Savrola's character is introduced as a figure navigating the treacherous waters of political intrigue, embodying both the spirit of rebellion and the complexities of leadership in a transformative era for his nation. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
PR: Language and Literatures: English literature
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| Subject |
Political fiction
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| Subject |
Revolutions -- Fiction
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
50906 |
| Release Date |
Jan 24, 2016 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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