St. Leon: A Tale of the Sixteenth Century by William Godwin

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Author Godwin, William, 1756-1836
Title St. Leon: A Tale of the Sixteenth Century
Alternate Title Saint Leon: A Tale of the 16th Century
Note Reading ease score: 65.5 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
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Summary "St. Leon: A Tale of the Sixteenth Century" by William Godwin is a historical novel written in the early 19th century. The story follows the life of Count Reginald de St. Leon, who, endowed with extraordinary wealth and the gift of immortality, navigates the tumultuous social and political landscapes of Renaissance France. As he grapples with his remarkable abilities and the expectations placed upon him, the narrative delves into themes of ambition, the allure of power, and the weight of familial legacy. The opening of the narrative introduces us to the protagonist, Count Reginald de St. Leon, who reflects on his exceptional abilities to accumulate wealth and evade death. It reveals his noble lineage and upbringing, marked by a mother who instilled in him the virtues of honor, ambition, and dedication to glory. As a young man, he witnesses the splendor of a meeting between Kings Francis I and Henry VIII, which fuels his desire for distinction and military prowess. This desire is complicated by the loss of his mother, leaving him bereft and introspective. At this crucial junction in his life, he vows to live a life of honor but must confront the challenges of his extraordinary gifts and ambitions as he embarks on a quest for glory. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PR: Language and Literatures: English literature
Subject Historical fiction
Subject Gothic fiction
Subject Aristocracy (Social class) -- Fiction
Subject Reformation -- Fiction
Subject Alchemists -- Fiction
Subject Europe -- History -- 1517-1648 -- Fiction
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Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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