Gilbert Wright, The Gospeller: A Tale Of The Lollards

by Frederick Somner Merryweather

Gilbert Wright, The A Tale Of The Lollards is a historical fiction novel written by Frederick Somner Merryweather and first published in 1877. The story is set in 15th century England during the reign of King Henry VI and follows the life of Gilbert Wright, a young man who becomes a gospeller - a member of the Lollard movement, which advocated for religious reform and the translation of the Bible into English.As Gilbert becomes more involved in the Lollard movement, he faces persecution and danger from the authorities, including the Church and the King's men. Along the way, he meets a variety of characters, including a sympathetic priest, a wealthy merchant, and a fellow gospeller who becomes his friend and mentor.The novel explores themes of religious freedom, social justice, and the struggle between the powerful and the powerless. It also provides a vivid portrayal of life in medieval England, including the customs, beliefs, and conflicts of the time.Overall, Gilbert Wright, The A Tale Of The Lollards is a gripping and thought-provoking historical novel that offers insight into an important period of English history and the people who fought for their beliefs and values.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.

200 pages, Paperback

Published September 10, 2010