In a Dark Wood Wandering: A Novel of the Middle Ages by Hella S. Haasse- Hardcover

In a Dark Wood Wandering: A Novel of the Middle Ages by Hella S. Haasse-Hardcover – January 1, 1989

*In a Dark Wood Wandering: A Novel of the Middle Ages* by Hella S. Haasse is a masterful work of historical fiction that vividly reconstructs the 15th-century world during the Hundred Years’ War. The novel intricately weaves real historical figures like Charles VI, Louis d'Orleans, Joan of Arc, Henry V, and Charles d'Orleans into its narrative, offering a nuanced portrayal of their lives and the era’s turbulent politics. Charles d'Orleans, whose loyalty to France led to his long captivity in England, serves as the central character. Through his eyes, readers experience medieval Europe's rich and perilous landscape. First published in the Netherlands in 1949, the novel is celebrated for its meticulous research and elegant writing style.

 Product details

• Publisher ‏ : ‎ Academy Chicago Publishers (January 1, 1989)
• Language ‏ : ‎ English
• Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 574 pages
• ISBN-10 ‏ :  ‎ 0897333365
• ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0897333368
• Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 2.2 pounds
• Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 7 x 1.75 x 9.5 inches
• Condition: Used Very Good
• Dust Jacket: Very Good
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• Revised and edited by Anita Miller from an English translation from Dutch by Lewis C. Kaplan.  First Edition Published in 1989 by Academy Chicago Publisher. Dekle Edge, stated First edition, in very good condition. Pages are clean and unmarked; binding is tight. The dust jacket shows minor signs of wear and minor tears on the top and bottom edges of the spine.