Project Gutenberg 2013-02-25 Public domain in the USA. 351 Converse, Florence 1871 1967 Long Will Produced by Carl Hudkins, Carol Brown, jnik (media provider) and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net "Long Will" by Florence Converse is a historical fiction novel written in the early 20th century. The story delves into the intricacies of life during the 14th century, showcasing the struggles of its characters against the backdrop of significant historical events, including the Black Death and the sociopolitical tensions of the time, such as the Peasants' Revolt. The central character, Will Langland, a poet and priest, aims to address the plight of the common folk while seeking the truth in a world fraught with challenges, thus inviting readers to explore deep themes of love, class struggles, and societal change. The opening of "Long Will" introduces us to a dreamer resting on the Malvern Hills, caught in reflection and poetic musings. We meet a young boy from the court of Prince Lionel, who interacts with the dreamer, identifying him as a poet. Their dialogue reveals the dreamer's aspirations of uncovering the truth through song and poetry while grappling with the harsh realities faced by the common people. The conversation blossoms into a moment of insight, where the dreamer expresses his yearning to transform the world through his narratives, foreshadowing the larger struggles and themes of seeking truth and impact that will unfold throughout the novel. This initial exchange sets the stage for a rich exploration of relationships, ambition, and the drive for social justice in a tumultuous historical setting. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 90.3 (5th grade). Very easy to read. en Tyler's Insurrection, 1381 -- Fiction England -- Social life and customs -- 1066-1485 -- Fiction Great Britain -- History -- 14th century -- Fiction Langland, William, 1330?-1400? -- Fiction Poets, English -- 14th century -- Fiction PS Text Category: Historical Novels Category: Novels Category: British Literature 624266 2025-08-17T06:32:50.478741 text/html 611772 2024-10-23T14:19:37 text/html 949913 2025-08-17T06:33:05.237688 application/epub+zip 965401 2025-08-17T06:32:54.391714 application/epub+zip 309357 2025-08-17T06:32:51.649746 application/epub+zip 1340103 2025-08-17T06:33:11.709639 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 1296849 2025-08-17T06:33:02.954665 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 495693 2022-09-19T09:35:27.753556 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 546255 2025-08-17T06:32:47.957791 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 526518 2024-10-23T14:19:37 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 17706 2025-08-17T06:33:11.873663 application/rdf+xml 11826 2025-08-17T06:32:52.231732 image/jpeg 3224 2025-08-17T06:32:51.943749 image/jpeg 712645 2025-08-17T06:32:50.569725 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog en.wikipedia