The Fifth Queen Crowned

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Ford, Ford Madox, 1873-1939

Language:

English

Physical Description:

1 online resource : multiple file formats

Place of Publication:

Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg,

Summary:

"The Fifth Queen Crowned" by Ford Madox Ford is a historical romance novel written in the early 20th century. The work is part of a trilogy and unfolds during the tumultuous period of the reign of King Henry VIII, focusing on themes of power dynamics, religion, and the personal lives of historical figures. The narrative centers around Queen Katharine Howard, the fifth wife of Henry VIII, highlighting her relationships with key characters including the King and the Archbishop of Canterbury, Thomas Cranmer. The beginning of the novel introduces the political and personal conflicts embroiling the court. We witness a tense exchange between King Henry and Cranmer, where they grapple with matters pertaining to the Pope and the Church, showcasing Henry's characteristic bravado mixed with a more profound existential concern. As the Queen enters the scene, the atmosphere shifts to one of courtly intrigue and personal ambition, revealing the complexities of Katharine's character and foreshadowing the challenges she will face. The narrative sets the stage for a rich exploration of her role amidst the power struggles of the time, as she navigates her position both as the wife of a powerful King and a woman whose fate is intricately tied to the political landscape. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Credits:

E-text prepared by Verity White, Suzanne Shell, and the Project Gutenberg Online Distributed Proofreading Team

Notes:

Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Fifth_Queen

Reading ease score: 87.9 (6th grade). Easy to read.

Release date is 2008-12-07