Number of posts : 266 Registration date : 2008-01-25 Age : 82 Location : Nottingham
Subject: Problem with my book Tue Feb 09, 2010 10:32 pm
Hi all In my book there are three Edwards and three Henrys....... Edward IV's name comes up often in the book. Must I use Edward IV everytime his name comes up or just Edward? The same with Henry VI............... I have used Edward IV and Henry VI up to now, but it looks a little clumsy. Any thoughts, anyone......
alj Five Star Member
Number of posts : 9633 Registration date : 2008-12-05 Age : 80 Location : San Antonio
Subject: Re: Problem with my book Wed Feb 10, 2010 4:31 am
I would say you only need to use it when it would be confusing if you didn't. And then, you might be able to use different ways of defining which monarch you're talking about: the seventh Henry, the first Tudor, Edward, the boy king, etc.
Ann
thehairymob Four Star Member
Number of posts : 890 Registration date : 2008-05-05 Age : 56 Location : Scotland
Subject: Re: Problem with my book Wed Feb 10, 2010 7:17 am
Did any of them have Nicknames that they may have also been known by. If they did then that may be one way to cut down the use of their real name and monicker.
Abe F. March Five Star Member
Number of posts : 10768 Registration date : 2008-01-26 Age : 85 Location : Germany
Subject: Re: Problem with my book Wed Feb 10, 2010 7:28 am
Luigi, I think Ann's suggestion is good. As long as the reader is not confused. Nicknames, if any, would also be helpful as suggested by thehairymob. When in doubt, use the correct titles.
luigie Four Star Member
Number of posts : 266 Registration date : 2008-01-25 Age : 82 Location : Nottingham
Subject: Re: Problem with my book Wed Feb 10, 2010 3:13 pm
Hi Guys and Dolls Thanks! Great advice.......I'll go through the book again and check where it is necessary to use the VI or IV. I suppose Henry VI could be called the loony King as he was mentally unstable. I don't know if Edward IV had a nickname but I'll do some research........Ted Henry VII was easy......I've called him by his real name Harri
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