Geoffrey The Lollard (1870) - Frances Eastwood - Bog

Geoffrey The Lollard is a historical novel written by Frances Eastwood and published in 1870. The story is set in the 14th century and follows the life of Geoffrey, a young man who becomes a follower of the Lollard movement. The Lollards were a group of religious dissenters who challenged the authority of the Catholic Church and advocated for a simpler, more personal form of worship.Geoffrey is drawn to the Lollards after witnessing their compassion and commitment to helping the poor and marginalized. He becomes a devoted follower and begins to spread their message, despite the danger of being labeled a heretic and facing persecution from the Church.The novel explores the themes of religious freedom, social justice, and the power of faith. It also provides a vivid portrayal of life in medieval England, with its political intrigues, class divisions, and religious conflicts.Overall, Geoffrey The Lollard is a compelling historical novel that offers insight into a fascinating period of English history and the struggle for religious reform.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.