Grace Aguilar

Broschiertes Buch

The Days Of Bruce; A Story From Scottish History Vol. 1

Beschreibung

"The Days of Bruce" by Grace Aguilar is a historical fiction novel set in Scotland. The novel follows the story of Robert Bruce, a Scottish nobleman who becomes the king of Scotland and fights against the English for Scottish independence. The novel depicts the struggles and triumphs of Bruce's journey, from being forced to flee Scotland after the death of his father, to his return to Scotland and his battles against the English. Along the way, Bruce faces numerous challenges, including betrayal by fellow Scots, imprisonment, and the loss of loved ones. Despite these setbacks, Bruce perseveres and ultimately achieves victory over the English at the Battle of Falkirk. The novel also explores Bruce's personal life, including his love for his wife, Elizabeth, and their family. Aguilar's novel provides a glimpse into Scottish history and highlights the courage and determination of Robert Bruce in his fight for Scottish independence.

Autor

Grace Aguilar (1816-1847) was a Jewish British novelist, poet, and advocate for Jewish education and women's rights. She was born in London to a Sephardic Jewish family and grew up in a traditional Jewish household. Aguilar's writing often focused on the experiences of Jewish people and their struggles for acceptance and recognition in British society. Her works include novels such as "Home Influence" and "The Days of Bruce", as well as collections of poetry and non-fiction works on Jewish history and religion. Aguilar's life was cut short at the age of 31 when she died in 1847 from complications related to anorexia. Despite her short life, her work had a significant impact on Jewish literature and culture, and she remains an important figure in the history of Jewish women's writing and activism. Aguilar was cremated in Germany's Hessen region in the Frankfurt Jewish cemetery. "Give her of the fruit of her hands; and let her own works praise her at the gate," is how Proverbs 31 describes the "woman of valor" and is used as the inscription on her tombstone.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Double 9 Books
• Seitenzahl: 314
• Erscheinungstermin: 1. Mai 2023
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 216mm x 140mm x 18mm
• Gewicht: 412g
• ISBN-13: 9789358016918
• ISBN-10: 9358016914
• Artikelnr.: 68489868