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| Title | : | Pavane |
| Author | : | Keith Roberts |
| Book Format | : | Paperback |
| Book Edition | : | Anniversary Edition |
| Pages | : | Pages: 277 pages |
| Published | : | February 27th 2001 by Del Rey Books (first published 1968) |
| Categories | : | Science Fiction. Alternate History. Fiction. Fantasy. Historical. Historical Fiction |
Keith Roberts
Paperback | Pages: 277 pages Rating: 3.71 | 2990 Users | 260 Reviews
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In the year 1588, Queen Elizabeth was assassinated. That single tragedy set off a whole series of events, resulting in the Spanish Armada's defeat of England and subsequent demise of Protestantism. Now it's the 20th century, and the Church of Rome reigns supreme. People live a pastoral existence of guilds and farming, with technology held back to the level of the steam locomotive and primitive radio. Still, science cannot be held back forever...a revolution is building.
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| Original Title: | Pavane |
| ISBN: | 0345440919 (ISBN13: 9780345440914) |
| Edition Language: | English |
| Setting: | United Kingdom |
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Ratings: 3.71 From 2990 Users | 260 ReviewsAppraise Of Books Pavane
How to describe Pavane? Two things are simple to say: first, it's a fix-up novel, or a mosaic. A collection of stories set in the same universe that are brought together and presented as a novel.Second, it's an alternate history. In 1588, says the prologue, Queen Elizabeth I was assassinated, which set into motion a series of events that prevented the Protestant Reformation. The Catholic Church (the political, militant Catholic Church) ended up controlling half the world. These stories takeQueen Elizabeth is assassinated, the Spanish armada invades England, and Catholics rule Europe, keeping sciences at a relative standstill. Set in a 20th century England of this time line ruled by superstition, wild animals, bandits, smugglers, and inquisitions. Technology is frozen at steam trains, telegraphs (semaphore being the main communication device), a mix of medieval and 18th century weaponry, some cars, and simple radios. Rather than dwell on the what if of this scenario Roberts divides
Despite an interesting premise, this book was ultimately disappointing. I feel as if the author has painted 6 detailed pictures of his imagined world, but forgotten that books work by having a story which links characters together*. Whilst the individual tales were well written, that was all they were. I also found some of his ideas about women rather distasteful and the violence unpalatable. If this is one of the best examples of alternate history novels, I won't be reading any more.* if it is
Pavane is described as a slow processional dance common in Europe during the 16th century, which makes this an appropriate title for Keith Roberts alternate history told in a measured, lyrical prose comprised of 6 measures and a coda. All the Measures could probably stand alone as short stories as many reviewers have mentioned, but they are all connected and, like the dance, are much more beautiful and meaningful if experienced together and in order.I listened to the Audible Audiobook (read
ORIGINALLY POSTED AT Fantasy Literature.Pavane, by Keith Roberts, is a beautiful collection of six connected stories written in an alternate England where Queen Elizabeth was assassinated and Philip II won the throne of England. The Protestant Reformation never occurred and Europe, as well as the New World, fell under the control of the Pope. Now its 1968 and because the Roman Catholic Church has held back technological advances from the people, the English still live in a feudal society
The Christendom ChroniclesIts not competent to comment on Keith Robertss Pavane without comparing it to its near contemporary, Kingsley Amiss The Alteration. Pavane is probably a better written book all round but both books present a remarkably consistent counter-factual view of a 20th century Christendom which might have existed if the Protestant Reformation had never taken place (The Alteration) or was suppressed (Pavane). Both books are also profoundly pessimistic about European political and
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