Edwy And Elgiva

""Edwy and Elgiva: A Tale of the Tenth Century"" is a historical novel written by W. Burnett Coates and published in 1852. The story is set in England during the reign of King Edgar the Peaceful, in the 10th century. The novel follows the lives of two young lovers, Edwy and Elgiva, who are torn apart by political and religious conflicts. Edwy is the rightful heir to the throne, but his uncle, Dunstan, has other plans for the kingdom. Dunstan, who is a powerful bishop, wants to impose his strict religious beliefs on the people and sees Edwy's love for Elgiva as a threat to his plans. As a result, Dunstan separates the couple and sends Elgiva away to a convent. The novel follows Edwy's attempts to reunite with Elgiva and reclaim his rightful place as king, while also dealing with the challenges of ruling a divided kingdom. The book is a romantic and adventurous tale that offers a glimpse into the political and religious turmoil of the time period.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.