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Sir Nigel: A Novel of the Hundred Years' War
Antigonos Verlag
2025
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It's an empathetic and humorous reading for a younger audience and for an older audience still young at heart, alike. The aim is to captivate the readers and guide them into the fascinating world of wool thanks to a daring little English sheep: Nigel Sheep. Una lettura empatica ed al contempo umoristica sia per un pubblico giovane sia per uno pi maturo ma ancora giovane di spirito. Lo scopo quello di avvincere i lettori e di accompagnarli nellOaffascinante mondo della lana, grazie ad una temeraria piccola pecora inglese: Pecora Nigel.
Set at the end of the reign of James VI and I, The Fortunes of Nigel sits among Walter Scott's richest creations in political insight, range of characterisation and linguistic virtuosity. Well versed in the political literature of the period, Scott drew a detailed picture of London in the early 17th century while charting the effects of Scottish influx into the English capital: the ambitions and fears of the incomers and the suspicion they aroused. The complex web of political (and sexual) intrigue, and especially of all-important financial dealings and double-dealings, is traced with a master's hand. No Scott novel has a more memorable cast of characters. King James heads them, with his childish irresponsibility and elusive character: a would-be Solomon and father of his country, theological disputant, prurient bisexual. But not far behind are jeweller George Heriot, clockmaker Davie Ramsay, courtier Sir Mungo Malagrowther, servant Richie Moniplies and many vivid minor characters. Steeped in Jacobean drama, this tale shows Scott revelling in the linguistic riches of the age.Previous editions have obscured his virtuosity (as seen in a dazzlingly proto-Joycean monologue by a Greenwich barber), but painstaking examination of the manuscript and proofs for this new edition allows the full vigour of Scott's achievement to be savoured for the first time.
A Commentary on Nigel of Canterbury’s Miracles of the Virgin
Jan M. Ziolkowski
Dumbarton Oaks Research Library Collection
2023
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Nigel of Canterbury, also known as Longchamp and Whiteacre, wrote toward the end of the so-called Twelfth-Century Renaissance. He was a Benedictine monk of Christ Church when Thomas Becket was martyred, and a star of Anglo-Latin literature while the Angevin kings held sway over a vast empire that encompassed not only the British Isles but also western France. The Dumbarton Oaks Medieval Library volume features, alongside the Latin, the first-ever English translation of Nigel's second-longest poem, Miracles of the Virgin. The Miracles is the oldest extant collection of versified miracles of Mary in Latin and indeed in any language. The seventeen narratives, telling a gamut of tales from diabolic pacts to pregnant abbesses, gave scope for Nigel to display skills as a storyteller and stylist, while recounting the miraculous mercy of the Virgin. This supplement offers an extensive commentary to facilitate appreciation of the Miracles as poetry by a medieval writer deeply imbued in the long tradition of Latin literature.
The past is written by the living; the future, by the dead.Nigel rises from a city dump in the early days of the plague. As he becomes acquainted with his surroundings he develops a wholly new perspective on the metropolis and a fresh understanding of the pitiful existence of the 'Beans' (the living). In time he recruits other 'Muters' leading them in their mission to educate Beans in the wonders of eternal life.From humble beginnings as a discarded corpse in the metropolis dump (London), Nigel's writings describe how he brought death and enlightenment to the unforgiving, miserable existence of Beankind.Authoritative, moving, inspiring, brutal, terrifying and written by the 'Muter' who was at the centre of it all, these memoirs lead the reader through a whole world of hurt, death and illumination.
Living on his River Thames houseboat in London, Josh rises one morning to learn that his neighbour has gone missing - apparently the victim of an attack by an MDP (Mobile Deceased Person). Josh volunteers to assist the police and authorities in studying the impact of this new virus - something that gives life to the dead. Attending crime scenes and monitoring MDP activity, he begins to fear that the MDPs are becoming 'self-aware'...even organised.Soon the evidence (corroborated by a mysterious blog) is overwhelming and Josh's fears about the undead are realised. Moreover, the MDPs have plans for London; plans conceived and coordinated by their leader - an MDP by the name of Nigel.A sequel (or an 'equal'?) to: My Name Was Nigel: Memoirs of a Killer Zombie
Delve into the tumultuous world of 17th-century England with Sir Walter Scott's captivating historical novel, "The Fortunes of Nigel." Immerse yourself in the intrigue and drama surrounding the court of King James I. This meticulously prepared edition revives Scott's classic tale, offering a glimpse into a pivotal period of Scottish and English history. Explore themes of ambition, loyalty, and justice as the narrative unfolds against the backdrop of a kingdom grappling with power struggles and shifting alliances. Scott's masterful storytelling brings the era to life, painting a vivid portrait of the social customs and political machinations that defined the reign of King James. A timeless work of historical fiction, "The Fortunes of Nigel" stands as a testament to Sir Walter Scott's enduring legacy and his ability to transport readers to another time. Experience the rich tapestry of history woven into a compelling narrative of human experience.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
