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FARRARSTRAUSGIROUXTeachers’ GuideThe Novels ofRosemary Sutcliff
THE NOVELS OF ROSEMARY SUTCLIFFThe historical novels — including the award-winning trilogy set in Roman Britainas well as Outcast, The Shining Company, Sword Song, Tristan & Iseult, andWarrior Scarlet — of Rosemary Sutcliff are based on extensive research, a love ofstorytelling, and a keen desire to relate the important themes of love and loyalty,honor and duty, courage and faith to children. Her training as a painter and hergifted way with words combine to create vivid descriptions of times past and landsunknown. “To know where we started from and by what road we came to be wherewe are now — and to know this not only in an academic way, but also with otheremotions, not only with our heads but with our hearts, must surely be helping usin coping with the world in which we are today,” she once said.Taking a blank page like a white canvas, Sutcliff paints the smells and sounds ofa battlefield, the colors of an emerald signet ring, the melody of harp strings, theemotions between two lovers, the conflict between father and son, and the bondbetween master and servant. She re-creates all the customs, rites, and ceremoniesof the Bronze Age and Roman Britain clans and the tribes of the Dark Ages andmedieval England. She does this with eloquent language, fast action, and welldeveloped characters. She writes with honesty and authenticity, never jeopardizingthe truth, nor tempering the violence in early British history. She respects herreaders and tells them things they need to know, but at the same time gives them agood story.The questions that follow can be used as writing prompts or for engaging readers ingroup discussions, or for the solitary reader who wants to explore themes andconcepts more fully on his or her own.2FA R R A RS T R A U SG I R O U X
THE NOVELS OF ROSEMARY SUTCLIFFAbout The Eagle of the NinthExplain the occurrences of dark magic in thestory. How do these accurrences help definethe time and place of the novel?First book in the Roman Britain TrilogyIn the early second-century A.D., MarcusFlavius Aquila is born and reared in Rome, butat age eighteen applies for a Centurion’scommission and leaves his native land forBritain, where he hopes to find his father, whodisappeared with the Ninth Legion — theHispana — eight years earlier. In a battlebetween the Romans and Celtic tribesmen,Marcus is wounded and declared unfit formilitary service. Disappointed that his militarylife is cut short, he retreats to the home of hisfather’s elder brother, where he begins torecover from his wounds. He is only partiallyhealed when he accepts the chance to searchfor the lost eagle standard of the NinthHispana. Along with his Celtic friend Esca,Marcus sets out on a quest to reclaim the eagleand restore his father’s honor.Discussion Questions forThe Eagle of the NinthWhat is the difference between loyalty andduty? Marcus Flavius Aquila embarks on aquest to reclaim the lost eagle standard of theNinth. How is his need to accept thisopportunity connected to his personal loyaltyto his missing father? Why does he feel it hisduty to restore his family’s honor?Why does Hilarion warn Marcus about thewandering Druids? Though Marcus attempts todismiss the warning, there are times in battleand on his journey to reclaim the eaglestandard of the Ninth that the warning hauntshim. What is it about the girl Guinhumara thatmakes Marcus heed Hilarion’s warning? Citeother times that Marcus feels threatened bythe Druids.FA R R ARS T R A U SG I R O U XWhy is the Capricorn bracelet so important toMarcus? What is the significance of theemerald signet ring?After Marcus is wounded, he goes to UncleAquila’s house on the extreme edge of Calleva,where he is given a sleeping cell and allowedtime to heal. How might Marcus describe hisuncle upon meeting him for the first time?Why is Marcus so surprised when Uncle Aquilatalks of the woman he once loved? What isUncle Aquila’s reaction when he learns thatMarcus plans a quest in search of the losteagle?Discuss the relationship that develops betweenMarcus and Cottia. The chapter where theyfirst meet is titled “Two Worlds Meeting.”Compare and contrast Marcus’s and Cottia’sworlds. At what point do their worlds becomeone?Esca, a slave, accompanies Marcus on hisjourney. Why does Marcus grant Esca hisfreedom? Marcus says to Esca, “You don’t likebeing a freed-man, do you? Well, I don’t likebeing lame. That makes two of us, and theonly thing we can do about it, you and I, is tolearn to carry the scars lightly.” [p. 272] Atwhat point does Esca begin to be comfortablewith his freedom? How does Marcus finallycome to terms with being lame?Marcus and Esca return to Uncle Aquila’shouse with the eagle. Discuss why the Legatewants to bury the eagle. Cottia wants Marcusto tell her the story of the Ninth Legion. Whyisn’t he ready to share the story? Tell the storyas he might relate it to Cottia.3
THE NOVELS OF ROSEMARY SUTCLIFFAbout The Silver Branchand contrast their heroic deeds to thoseof Marcus Flavius Aquila in The Eagle of theNinth.Second book in the Roman Britain TrilogyPolitical turmoil plagues Britain during thelatter part of the third-century, when twoyoung descendants of Marcus Flavius Aquilauncover a plot against the British emperorCarausius. Tiberius Lucius Justinianus(Justin), a junior army surgeon, and MarcelusFlavius Aquila (Flavius), a red-headedCenturion, learn from Evicatos of the Spearthat Allectus has joined with the PaintedPeople to overthrow Carausius. When theEmperor is killed, Justin and Flavius go intoexile before joining an undergroundorganization of secret agents in the serviceof Rome.Discussion Questions forThe Silver BranchExplain what Flavius means when he says toJustin, “But you know how it is with us; theold Service is in all our blood; look at you,you’re a surgeon, but you couldn’t break awayfrom the Eagles, even so.” [p. 27] How doesthis statement foreshadow the adventuresahead for the two cousins?How does Justin know that he has been adisappointment to his father? When thingslook grim for the two boys, Justin writes hisfather a final letter. Discuss why he feels theneed to communicate with his father.What is Justin’s first impression of theemperor Carausius? Why does Flavius feel thatCarausius is “not the blindly trusting kind”?Discuss why Carausius dismisses his escortsand invites Justin and Flavius to ride with him.How do Justin and Flavius demonstrate loyaltyand heroism throughout the novel? Compare4Evicatos of the Spear tells Justin and Flaviusthat, “the Painted People fear us because weare different from them.” [p. 78] Discuss howfear breeds hate. How is Allectus using thePainted People to overthrow Carausius?Evicatos asks Justin and Flavius to warnCarausius. Why does he think that theEmperor will listen to Justin and Flavius?Discuss the role of Paulinus in the novel.Explain what Flavius means when he tellsPaulinus, “We haven’t the right kind of makeup for this business of yours. We haven’t theright kind of courage, if you like that better.”[p. 126] What kind of courage does the jobrequire? Why do Justin and Flavius make thedecision to accept Paulinus’s offer to stayin Britain?Despite the blood and gore of battle scenes,the evil plot of Allectus and the PaintedPeople, and the murder of Paulinus, there arefunny scenes in the novel. Discuss howSutcliff uses humor to temper the violencein the story.Explain the title of the novel.About The Lantern BearersThird book in the Roman Britain TrilogyIn fifth-century Britain, the last of the Romantroops are returning from Britain to Italy.Aquila, a young legionnaire and descendant ofMarcus Flavius Aquila, deserts his army tofight for his native land. This time, the enemyis the Saxons, who raid Aquila’s home, kill hisfather, and kidnap his sister, Flavia. Severalyears later, Aquila finds his sister and learnsthat she is married to a Saxon and has hisFA R R A RS T R A U SG I R O U X
THE NOVELS OF ROSEMARY SUTCLIFFchild. Though Flavia helps Aquila escape thebarbarians, she elects to stay behind. He headsnorth, where he enters the service ofAmbrosius, Prince of Britain, and takes part ina battle to overthrow the Saxons. ThoughAquila experiences much darkness in his life,he finds joy in his son, Flavian, and hope forBritain when Ambrosius is finally crownedHigh King.Discussion Questions forThe Lantern BearersAquila deserts the Roman army when the lasttroops are recalled to Italy. Why does he feelthat he is fighting a personal battle of dividedloyalties? His father tells him, “Rome has donetoo much of thinking what is comfortable.”[p. 10] How does this statement suggest hisfather’s loyalties? At what point does Aquilaknow that his battle of loyalty must be foughtalone?Aquila prepares his Roman troops forembarkation, and briefly considers askingCallistus, his Commandant, to dismiss him.Why does he think that Callistus willunderstand his need to stay in Britain? Andhow does he know that the Commandant willrefuse? Discuss his decision to desert theRoman army. He isn’t sure that he has madethe right decision, but he feels that he hasmade the only decision for him. How does heget to this point? Why does his decision bringhim to tears?How does his confusion about his loyalty laterinterfere with his relationship with his sister?Early in the novel, Aquila’s father is killed bythe Saxons. Aquila’s greatest nightmare is ofhow Flavia must be suffering in the hands ofthe barbarians. Discuss Aquila’s reaction whenhe later finds his sister in a Saxon camp andlearns that she is married to a Saxon and hasa child by him.FA R R ARS T R A U SG I R O U XAquila wants Flavia and the child to go withhim, and escape the Saxon camp. Flaviaresponds, “Aquila, part of me would lie downand die tomorrow and not think it a heavyprice to pay, if I might come with you tonight.But there’s another part of me that can nevercome.” [p. 101] Discuss her divided loyalties.Discuss why Aquila’s father believed that thehope of Britain was with Ambrosius of theHouse of Constantine. Aquila offers hisservice to Ambrosius in an effort to satisfy the“emptiness” that he feels inside. Debatewhether the emptiness is for his father, Flavia,Britain, or everything that he has lost.What is Aquila’s attitude toward women?Ambrosius thinks that Aquila should marry.Why does Aquila choose Ness, the brownsister, over the golden sister? Discuss whetherhis attitude toward women changes by the endof the novel.A son, Flavian, is born to Aquila and Ness.Trace the relationship that develops betweenfather and son. How does Flavian possess thesame sense of duty as his father, and hisancestors?Explain the conflict between light and dark.Who are the Lantern Bearers?About OutcastA Roman ship is wrecked in a brutal storm offthe coast of Britain, and the men in the SpearBrethren of the Clan comb the seacoast forremains of the ship. Cunori, whose wife,Guinear, has recently birthed a boy child whodied, finds a baby alive in the arms of his deadparents, and decides to take the babe to hiswife to help her overcome the sadness at theloss of her own child. An old Druid warnsthem that the babe will bring sorrow to theclan, but Cunori and Guinear name the babyBeric and raise him as their own. When5
THE NOVELS OF ROSEMARY SUTCLIFFpestilence descends on the Clan, the leadersbelieve that it is Beric that has caused it, andthey cast him out to find his own place in theworld.Discussion Questions forOutcastDiscuss Guinear’s attitude toward the infantboy when Cunori first brings him home. Howdo her feelings for the baby change? Guinearand Cunori are honest with Beric about hisbirth parents and tell him how he came to betheir son. Discuss what Guinear and Cunorido to make Beric feel that he belongs intheir family.Merddyn, the Druid, tells Cunori, “It is unluckyto rob the sea. If you bring it [the baby] amongus, it will bring sorrow on us all.” [p. 10] Howdoes the Druid’s message foreshadow thefuture problems that Beric experiences withthe Clan?At age nine, the boys of the clan begin warriortraining. At first it appears that Beric will notbe accepted because he doesn’t hold birthrightin the Clan. How does Rhiada, the blindharper, help the men see that Beric should begiven a chance? Beric is happy with histraining, but the other boys resent him. Howdo their fathers and the leaders of the Clanshape the prejudices of the young boys? Howare the prejudices expressed against Bericsimilar to prejudices against ethnic groups insociety today?Discuss how prejudice and superstitioneventually drive Beric out of the Clan. Rhiadaonce again rises to Beric’s defense: “We callourselves a free people; shall he not at leasthave freedom to speak for himself in thismatter?” [p. 33] How does the organization ofthe Spear Brethren contradict the conceptof a free society?6Beric leaves the Clan in search of his ownpeople’s land. Along the way, he is sold intoslavery. How does his life in bondage makehim further lose faith in man? Glaucus, hisowner, decides to change Beric’s name toHyacinthus. [p. 88] Discuss how losing hisname is the breaking point for Beric.Draw a parallel between Beric’s escape andthe escape of slaves on the UndergroundRailroad in nineteenth-century America. Therewere metaphorical stations and conductors onthe Underground Railroad. Identify Beric’sunderground stations. Who are the conductorsthat help him?Discuss why Rhiada leaves the Clan afterBeric is cast out. What is the significance ofhis reappearance in Beric’s life? Beric tellsRhiada about Justinius, and about the eventsof his life since he left the Clan. Explain whyhe doesn’t tell Rhiada “how or why Justiniushad taken him as a son.” [p. 204]Throughout the novel, Beric is searching fora sense of belonging. How does he find his“belonging-place”? [p. 228] The sea gave him abeginning. How does it also give him an end?About The Shining CompanyIn post-Roman Britain, around A.D. 600,Prosper, second son to Gerontius, lord of threecantrefs, lives in the shadow of his olderbrother, Owain. He is only twelve when hisfather gives him Conn, a body servant. Prosperisn’t sure what to do with a servant, so theboys become companions on variousadventures. The two part company whenProsper joins Prince Gorthyn as a shieldbearerin the Shining Company, a military forceformed by Mynyddog, King of the Gododdin, tounite the British kingdoms against the AngloSaxon threat. When the Shining Company isdefeated, Prosper and Conn are reunited longFA R R A RS T R A U SG I R O U X
THE NOVELS OF ROSEMARY SUTCLIFFenough for Prosper to bid his friend farewell.Prosper, restless and unable to deal withdefeat, heads for Constantinople to take on anew battle.Discuss the circumstances that cause Prosperand Conn to part ways. How does Conn comeback into Prosper’s life? What is the greatestgift that Prosper gives to Conn at the end ofthe novel?Discussion Questions forThe Shining CompanyCynan tells King Mynyddog that he has threereasons for wanting to leave Dyn Eidin.Discuss each of his reasons. Why is his thirdreason the one that really sends him away?What are Prosper’s reasons for joining Cynan?Discuss the relationship between Prosper andhis father. Explain what Prosper means whenhe says, “I have said that my father had littlelove for me, and that is true, but it is true alsothat I always had justice from him.” [p. 42]For his twelfth birthday, Prosper’s father giveshim a body servant. Explain the role of a bodyservant in Prosper’s culture. What is Prosper’sattitude toward the servant? How does hisattitude indicate that he is not quite ready todeal with a servant?Prosper learns that Prince Gorthyn plans tohunt the white hart. Discuss what happens onthe hunt. How does Prosper change as a resultof the hunt? What is the purpose of the “song”written after a hunt? Explain what Prospermeans when he says, “Gwyn will just have tochange the end of the song.” [p. 59]What is the role of a shieldbearer? Compareand contrast how the training for shieldbeareris similar to the training for manhood inProsper’s culture. Discuss how theshieldbearer training leads to cavalry training.At the end of the training the men begin “toknit together into something whole andcomplete.” [p. 98] What is the differencebetween being “whole” and being “complete”?Locate and discuss scenes in the novel wherethe men appear to be both.Explain Ceredig Fosterling’s words, “To be abard is a greater thing than to be a warrior.”[p. 224]FA R R ARS T R A U SG I R O U XThe Shining Company deals with the themesof man vs. man, man vs. self, and man vs.nature. Discuss how Sutcliff develops each ofthese themes. Which is the most central themeof the novel?Shud vs. be in italic?About Sword SongSixteen-year-old Bjarni Sigurdson has justarrived in Rafnglas when he holds a holy manunder in a horse-pond for kicking his dog. Theman drowns, and Bjarni is charged with manslaying. When the Chief banishes him fromRafnglas for five years, Bjarni travels to Dublinand becomes a mercenary swordsman. Heteams up with Ornund Treefoot aboard the SeaWitch, where he is involved with bitter feudsamong clan chiefs on the west coast ofScotland. Bjarni’s adventures and near-fatalsea fights make him a man, and he returns toRafnglas after five years, with a bride, readyfor his land-take.Discussion Questions forSword SongIn Sword Song, as in all of Sutcliff’s novels,there is a strong sense of place. Cite specificscenes in the novel that define the setting.Discuss what is going on in Norway to causeBjarni’s grandfather to send him to join his7
THE NOVELS OF ROSEMARY SUTCLIFFbrother, Gram, in Rafnglas. How does Gramfeel responsible for Bjarni?About Tristan and IseultBjarni holds the holy man under in the horsepond for kicking his dog. The man drowns,and Bjarni is summoned to appear before Rafnthe Chief. The Chief says to him, “Time enoughto learn that in this land-take the men of theWhite Christ walk safe.” [p. 2] Who are themen of the White Christ? Contrast this religionto the Viking gods that Bjarni worships.Tristan is only sixteen years old when heleaves Lothian to seek adventure in farawaycountries. He travels first to his mother’scountry of Cornwall, where he meets hisuncle, King Marc. The two form a close bond,and Tristan is chosen to sail the seas in searchof a Queen for his uncle. He slays a dragon inIreland, and for his deeds wins the hand of thebeautiful young Princess Iseult for King Marc.When Tristan and Iseult fall in love, King Marcis insanely jealous and demands that Tristanleave the country. Tristan eventually meetsanother Iseult, but his love for her is never thesame. Finally, in a dramatic ending to one ofthe greatest love stories of all time, Tristan andQueen Iseult, the ill-fated lovers, are unitedin death.Explain how Bjarni makes Rafn the Chief an“oath-breaker.” [p. 3] How does Bjarni learnthe meaning of an oath?Bjarni is banished from Rafnglas for five years.He goes to Dublin, where he is robbed of thesilver that his brother gave him for his journey.How does Bjarni wind up on the Sea Witchwith Onund Treefoot? Discuss the sea battlethat Bjarni is involved with on board the SeaWitch. Explain the concept of the “share-out.”[p. 67]Bjarni is involved in a fight to save his dog,Hugin. Onund says to him, “There is a time forbattle and a time for peace and Sea Witch hasno place among her crew for a man whocannot tell the one from the other.” [p. 82]Discuss how Bjarni should have handled theincident. Why does Bjarni say that Onund isthe person that made Hugin “unfit forsacrifice”? [p. 82]Why does the Lady Aud choose Bjarni as arower on the Fionoula for the Easter faring?Explain why Bjarni feels it necessary to tellthe Lady Aud that he doesn’t intend to followher god. Describe the strangeness that Bjarniexperiences on board the Fionoula.Bjarni returns to Rafnglas after five years.Much has happened to him, and much hashappened in Rafnglas. Discuss the changes toboth. The Chief asks Bjarni to tell them thetale of his five years. What will Bjarni tell?What will he leave out from his story?8Discussion Questions forTristan and IseultTristan’s name means “sorrow.” [p. 2] Howis his name prophetic? When Tristan wants totravel to his mother’s land of Cornwall, hisfather tells him, “Cornwall brought me muchof joy and much of sorrow.” [p. 5] How doesCornwall bring Tristan both joy and sorrow?Discuss what Tristan means when he says,“I will count the sorrow as fair payment forthe joy, my father.” [p. 5]Tristan wants to become a hero, but makes itclear to his father that he doesn’t expect “easyglory.” [p.4] Why is it so important to Tristan toachieve the status of hero without the aid ofhis father, King of Lothian, or his uncle, Kingof Cornwall? Gorvenal teaches Tristan to ridea horse and to handle a sword and a spear.What other skills deemed necessary for a herodoes Tristan learn? How does Tristan becomea hero when he goes to Ireland to fight on hisuncle’s behalf?FA R R A RS T R A U SG I R O U X
THE NOVELS OF ROSEMARY SUTCLIFFDiscuss why Tristan is considered thechampion of the ordinary folks of Cornwall.How is he their hope?When Tristan first sees King Marc, he thinks,“Here is one with a gift for loving and a gift forhating, and when he hates, God help the manwho earns his hatred.” [p. 7] Discuss Tristan’srelationship with King Marc. How does he earnhis uncle’s love and his hatred?How does Tristan win the hand of PrincessIseult for King Marc? At what point do Tristanand Iseult fall in love? King Marc is bitterlyangry when he discovers that his nephew andIseult are lovers. They are brought before theCouncil of the Chiefs and found guilty ofbetraying the King. Discuss why Dynas theHigh Steward appeals to the King for theirmercy. How do Tristan and Iseult escape theirpunishment? Discuss how the lepers helpthem.King Marc finds Tristan and Iseult asleep in ahut. Explain why he leaves his sword forTristan and his glove for Iseult.Discuss the parallel between the ways IseultWhite-hands and Iseult of Cornwall enterTristan’s life. At what point does Iseult Whitehands realize that she has not won Tristan’sheart? How does she deal with her jealousy ofIseult of Cornwall?King Marc sees that Tristan and Queen Iseultof Cornwall are buried together. Discuss themeaning of this final gesture.About Warrior ScarletDrem, a boy of Bronze Age Britain, is veryyoung when he overhears his grandfathercasting doubt on his abilities to ever do what ittakes to become a man in the eyes of his Tribe.Born with a withered arm, Drem is determinedFA R R ARS T R A U SG I R O U Xto prove his grandfather wrong and move intothe Boys’ House to begin warrior training.According to the tradition of his clan, the finaltest of manhood is to slay a wolf singlehanded. Any boy that fails will leave the Tribein disgrace and be sent to live with the HalfPeople. His manhood is tested more than once,but on the journey Drem finds both friendshipand love.Discussion Questions forWarrior ScarletRosemary Sutcliff describes the Bronze Age inthe Historical Note at the beginning of thenovel. Find examples in the novel that supportSutcliff’s description of this period in history.Drem is only nine when he overhears aconversation between Sabra, his mother, andCathlan, his grandfather. Cathlan asks, “Itlikely, think you, that the young one will everwin his way into the Men’s side, with a speararm that he cannot use?” [p. 10] How does thisconversation alter Drem’s world? Discuss howDrem deals with the dismay and terror that hemay never become a warrior. How does Talorehelp Drem realize that, even with his handicap,he can go to the Boys’ House and take part inthe initiation of his Tribe like other twelveyear-olds?Describe the arrogance of the young boyswhen they first arrive at the Boys’ House.What is Luga’s role in turning the boys againstDrem? How might Luga be described as abully? Discuss how Drem deals with thesituation. Why does he feel that he is fightingfor his place in the Clan?Discuss the relationship that develops betweenDrem and Vortrix, the Chieftain’s son. Theboys don’t always discuss things, but theyusually know what the other one is thinking.How does this make them true soul mates?9
THE NOVELS OF ROSEMARY SUTCLIFFWhy is Drem “dead to the Tribe” [p. 128] whenhe fails in his Wolf Slaying? Explain why hemust now go and live with the Half People. Hefinally has his Wolf Slaying. Discuss thereaction of the Tribe.When the King dies, there is a Death Feast andthe crowning of a new King. Describe otherrites, ceremonies, and customs of the Tribe.How are these rituals similar to ones in othercultures today?Internet Research to Extendthe Enjoyment of RosemarySutcliff’s BooksKing ArthurTristan and man BritainReligion plays a significant role in the novel.How is the religion of the Dark Peopledifferent from the religion of Drem’s Tribe?Why does he fear losing his faith?www.bbc.co.uk/history/ancient/romans/How does Blai come back into Drem’s life?Drem knows that he and Blai belong together,because “she knew the things that he knew.”[p. 206] What knowledge do the two younglovers share?The ire.gov.uk/saxon vasion/vi2.shtmlFA R R A RS T R A U SG I R O U X
THE NOVELS OF ROSEMARY SUTCLIFFAbout the AuthorFor more on Rosemary Sutcliff:Articles in reference books:Rosemary Sutcliff was born in Surrey,England, on December 14, 1920. Her father, anaval officer, instilled in her a sense of service,duty, and loyalty, and her mother introducedher to the love of reading and storytelling.After she was diagnosed with Still’s disease (aform of juvenile arthritis) at the age of two anda half, Rosemary spent much of her childhoodin hospitals or at home, confined to a spinalcarriage. Her handicap prevented her frompursuing a formal education, and at the age offourteen she enrolled in Bideford Art School,where she studied alongside students whowere much older than she and who, althoughnice to her, did not include her in theiractivities. Instead, she focused on her work.She became a successful painter of miniatures,some of which were exhibited at the RoyalAcademy.By her twentieth birthday, Sutcliff hadbecome somewhat impatient with her art.“I could not cope with harsh realities in paintand I think my first urge to break out intowriting was the result of this. One can write asbig as one needs: no canvas is too large to beunmanageable.” Memories of King Arthur,Robin Hood, and other legendary characters inthe stories of her childhood greatly influencedher interest in history, adventure, and action.Her first book for children, The QueenElizabeth Story, was published in 1950. Shebecame known for her historical fiction andwrote more than fifty novels and anthologiesin her career. Her books have been translatedinto fifteen languages, and Sutcliff fan clubshave formed throughout the world. Shereceived the Carnegie Medal for The LanternBearers in 1960, and was runner-up for thesame honor in 1972 for Tristan & Iseult.Contemporary Authors Online. ThomsonGale. Gale Group. 2003.Contemporary Popular Writers. St. JamesPress. Gale Group. 1996.Something about the Author. Volume 44.Thomson Gale. Gale Group. 1986.Twentieth-Century Young Adult Writers. St.James Press. Gale Group. 1993.Web ty.org/solander%20files/rosemary sutcliff.htmRosemary Sutcliff died at seventy-one yearsold in Surrey, England, on July 22, 1992. Shewas writing until the last day of her life.FA R R ARS T R A U SG I R O U X11
THE NOVELS OF ROSEMARY SUTCLIFFTHE NOVELS OF ROSEMARY SUTCLIFFTHE ROMAN BRITAN TRILOGYThe Eagle of the NinthFirst Book in the Roman Britain TrilogySunburst Paperback: ISBN-10: 0-374-41930-2 · ISBN-13: 978-0-374-41930-1 · 5.95An ALA Notable BookThe Silver BranchSecond Book in the Roman Britain TrilogySunburst Paperback: ISBN-10: 0-374-46648-3 · ISBN-13: 978-0-374-46648-0 · 5.95The Lantern BearersThird Book in the Roman Britain TrilogySunburst Paperback: ISBN-10: 0-374-44302-5 · ISBN-13: 978-0-374-44302-3 · 6.95Winner of the Carnegie MedalAn ALA Notable BookOutcastSunburst Paperback: ISBN-10: 0-374-45673-9 · ISBN-13: 978-0-374-45673-3 · 6.95The Shining CompanySunburst Paperback: ISBN-10: 0-374-46616-5 · ISBN-13: 978-0-374-46616-9 · 6.95An ALA Best Book for Young AdultsAn ALA Notable BookA Booklist Editors’ ChoiceA School Library Journal Best Book of the YearSword SongSunburst Paperback: ISBN-10: 0-374-46984-9 · ISBN-13: 978-0-374-46984-9 · 6.95Tristan & IseultSunburst Paperback: ISBN-10: 0-374-47982-8 · ISBN-13: 978-0-374-47982-4 · 5.95Warrior ScarletSunburst Paperback: ISBN-10: 0-374-48244-6 · ISBN-13: 978-0-374-48244-2 · 6.95A Carnegie Medal Honor BookAn ALA Notable BookFARRAR, STRAUS AND GIROUX19 Union Square West, New York, NY 10003Visit www.fsgkidsbooks.com for more information about titles, authors, and illustratorsand to access other Teachers Guides, Bibliographies, and more.This guide was prepared by Pat Scales, Director of Library Services,South Carolina’s Governor’s School for the Arts and Humanities, Greenville, South Carolina.
THE NOVELS OF ROSEMARY SUTCLIFF 2 FA R R AR STRAUS GIROUX The historical novels —including the award-winning trilogy set in Roman Britain as well as Outcast,The Shining Company,Sword Song,Tristan & Iseult, and Warrior Scarlet—of Rosemary Sutcliff are based on extensive research, a love of storytelli
