George Manville Fenn

Broschiertes Buch

The Young Castellan A Tale of the English Civil War

Beschreibung

"The Young Castellan" by George Manville Fenn is an interesting adventure set against the backdrop of historic fiction, catering to a juvenile target market with its captivating narrative. The tale revolves around the younger protagonist, Lionel Leigh, who unearths himself thrust right into an international of intrigue, fort existence, and demanding situations. Lionel, the eponymous young castellan, ought to navigate the complexities of his newfound duties because the mum or dad of the fort. Fenn weaves a story of braveness, friendship, and self-discovery as Lionel grapples with the demands of his function. The novel explores issues of loyalty and resilience, highlighting the increase of the young castellan amidst the tumultuous events that spread inside the fortress partitions. George Manville Fenn's storytelling prowess shines via as he crafts a story that now not best captures the imagination but additionally imparts valuable training. The writer expertly combines factors of journey and historical authenticity, transporting readers to a bygone technology in which castles stood as bastions of energy and intrigue. "The Young Castellan" stands as a testament to Fenn's capacity to engage young readers with a compelling and academic tale. Through Lionel's journey, readers are handled to a blend of excitement and character development, making this ancient journey a timeless contribution to juvenile literature by using George Manville Fenn.

Autor

George Manville Fenn was a very productive author of novels, a writer, an editor, and an educator from England. He was born on January 3, 1831, in Pimlico, London. He mostly learned on his own; he taught himself Italian, French, and German. During the years 1851-1854, he went to Battersea Training College for Teachers and then became the head of a state school in Alford, Lincolnshire. In the early 1850s, Fenn started to write short stories and pieces for newspapers and magazines. The Old Forest Ranger, his first book, came out in 1856. Afterward, he wrote more than 100 books, many of them for teenagers and young adults. He was one of the most famous writers of his time, and his books were well-liked and read by many people. I also worked as a reporter and writer for Fenn. Among the newspapers and magazines, he worked for was The Boy's Own Paper, which he ran from 1866 to 1874. He worked hard to make children's books better and was a strong supporter of education and reading. The Englishman Fenn passed away on August 26, 1909, in Isleworth.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Double 9 Books
• Seitenzahl: 266
• Erscheinungstermin: 1. Januar 2024
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 216mm x 140mm x 16mm
• Gewicht: 380g
• ISBN-13: 9789360469825
• ISBN-10: 9360469823
• Artikelnr.: 69936457