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Set in the tumultuous era of early Britain, the narrative follows Hengest, an exiled Anglo-Saxon warrior seeking to serve King Vortigern with his band of men. The tale is filled with thrilling battles, a captivating femme fatale named Rowena, and iconic figures from Arthurian legend like Merlin and Uther. It weaves together themes of loyalty, conflict, and magic, featuring epic confrontations, including a dragon battle and wizard duels. The story is presented in a modern adaptation of the Anglo-Saxon alliterative style, enriched by original source material and scholarly notes.
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Hengest, Christopher Webster
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- Released
- 2022
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- Title
- Hengest
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Christopher Webster
- Publisher
- EKP
- Released
- 2022
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 168
- ISBN13
- 9798224024391
- Category
- Poetry
- Description
- Set in the tumultuous era of early Britain, the narrative follows Hengest, an exiled Anglo-Saxon warrior seeking to serve King Vortigern with his band of men. The tale is filled with thrilling battles, a captivating femme fatale named Rowena, and iconic figures from Arthurian legend like Merlin and Uther. It weaves together themes of loyalty, conflict, and magic, featuring epic confrontations, including a dragon battle and wizard duels. The story is presented in a modern adaptation of the Anglo-Saxon alliterative style, enriched by original source material and scholarly notes.