A Dream of John Ball; and, A King's Lesson
A Dream of John Ball; and, A King's Lesson is a historical fiction novel by William Morris. It deals with peasant uprisings.
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About A Dream of John Ball; and, A King's Lesson
"A Dream of John Ball; and, A King's Lesson" by William Morris is a novel published in 1888. It tells the story of a time-traveller who meets the medieval rebel priest John Ball during the Great Revolt of 1381. Through their encounter, Morris contrasts the ethics of medieval and modern worlds, exploring why Ball's dreams of an egalitarian society remain unfulfilled centuries later. Unlike other depictions of the era, Morris portrays the Middle Ages as a golden period of prosperity and happiness.
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Who wrote A Dream of John Ball; and, A King's Lesson?
A Dream of John Ball; and, A King's Lesson was written by William Morris.
What genre is A Dream of John Ball; and, A King's Lesson?
It is usually shelved as Historical Fiction.
Is A Dream of John Ball; and, A King's Lesson free to read?
Yes. It is in the public domain in the United States and can be read free on Project Gutenberg in EPUB, Kindle and HTML formats.
Is there a free audiobook of A Dream of John Ball; and, A King's Lesson?
Yes — LibriVox volunteers recorded it; the recording runs 2 h 23 min.
What books are similar to A Dream of John Ball; and, A King's Lesson?
Readers who like it often enjoy Wuthering Heights, Little Women and Le Comte de Monte-Cristo, II.
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