William Akerman
Hereward: A Tragedy, In A Prologue And Four Acts is a play written by William Akerman and published in 1903. The play is based on the life of Hereward the Wake, a legendary figure in English history who rebelled against William the Conqueror in the 11th century. The play is divided into a prologue and four acts, and follows Hereward’s struggle to defend his homeland against the invading Normans. The play explores themes of loyalty, betrayal, and the struggle for freedom. Akerman’s writing style is poetic and dramatic, with powerful dialogue and vivid descriptions of the characters and setting. Overall, Hereward: A Tragedy, In A Prologue And Four Acts is a compelling work of historical fiction that brings to life the story of one of England’s greatest heroes.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.