The Domesday Book

By Edgar Lee Masters

Book Overview

The Domesday Book is a historical novel written by Edgar Lee Masters. The book is set in 11th century England and is based on the real-life Domesday Book, a survey of land and property commissioned by William the Conqueror in 1086. The novel follows the life of a young scribe named Gervas, who is tasked with compiling the Domesday Book. As he travels throughout England, Gervas encounters a variety of characters, including lords, peasants, and monks, and learns about the complex social and political structures of medieval England. Along the way, he also grapples with his own personal demons, including his love for a woman who is betrothed to another man. The Domesday Book is a richly detailed and immersive novel that offers a fascinating glimpse into the world of medieval England.1921. A collection of verse from the American poet and novelist who practiced law for nearly thirty years. He is best remembered for Spoon River Anthology, a series of poems about his boyhood experiences in western Illinois; the book that would make his reputation and become one of the most popular and widely known works in all of American literature. Most of the poems in this volume have a murder or mystery theme. See other titles by this author available from Kessinger Publishing.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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1162718722
• ISBN13: 9781162718729
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 406 Pages
• Weight: 1.19 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.0" x 9.0"