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Eikon Basilike : The Pourtracture of His Sacred Majestie, in His Solitudes and Sufferings
- Format:
- Book
- Author/Creator:
- Charles I, King of England, 1600-1649
- Language:
- English
- Physical Description:
- 1 online resource : multiple file formats
- Other Title:
- Eikon Basilike The portraiture of his sacred majesty in his solitudes and sufferings
- Place of Publication:
- Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg,
- Summary:
- "Eikon Basilike" by King Charles I and John Gauden is a historical account written in the mid-17th century. This work serves as a poignant reflection on the King's thoughts, solitudes, and sufferings during a tumultuous time in English history, specifically surrounding the English Civil War. The text provides insights into Charles I's state of mind as he faced both political and personal challenges, offering readers a glimpse into the moral and ethical dilemmas he grappled with, as well as his unwavering commitment to his faith and kingly duties. At the start of "Eikon Basilike," the King expresses his rationale for convening Parliament, emphasizing his desire for justice and the well-being of his people, despite the ensuing chaos and turmoil. He reflects on the challenges posed by public unrest and the rise of factions against him, revealing his struggle between the demands of his subjects and his own convictions. The opening portion is imbued with a sense of solemnity as it captures the King's internal battles, his regrets regarding past decisions such as the execution of the Earl of Strafford, and his thoughts on the civil unrest that surrounds him. The language is deeply poetic, highlighting his earnest prayers and meditations in the face of adversity, setting a reflective tone for the themes that unfold throughout the rest of the work. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
- Credits:
- Produced by Jonathan Ingram, Lesley Halamek and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net
- Notes:
- Reading ease score: 43.6 (College-level). Difficult to read.
- Attributed to Charles I, also to John Gauden.
- Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eikon_Basilike
- Release date is 2010-04-30
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