The poet Wace produced a remarkable epic poem known as "Roman de Brut" in the 1100s. The poem combined a sweeping history of Britain, along with elements of Arthurian legend and folktales. This twentieth-century translation of Wace's poem provides historical context for the work, as well as a prose rendering that is accessible to modern-day readers.

According to Wikipedia: "Wace (c. 1115 – c. 1183) was an Anglo-Norman poet, who was born in Jersey and brought up in mainland Normandy (he tells us in the Roman de Rou that he was taken as a child to Caen), ending his career as Canon of Bayeux. His extant works include: Roman de Brut - a verse history of Britain and Roman de Rou - a verse history of the Dukes of Normandy. Other works, also in verse, include lives of Saint Margaret and Saint Nicholas. Roman de Brut (c. 1155) was based on th...

Master Wace's "His Chronicle of the Norman Conquest From the Roman De Rou" is a significant historical narrative that chronicles the events surrounding the Norman Conquest of England. Written in the 12th century, this work is notable for its blend of history and poetry, providing a vivid account of the conquest led by William the Conqueror. Wace's use of the Anglo-Norman dialect makes the text an important artifact of medieval literature, reflecting the cultural and linguistic shifts of th...

According to Wikipedia: "Wace (c. 1115 c. 1183) was an Anglo-Norman poet, who was born in Jersey and brought up in mainland Normandy (he tells us in the Roman de Rou that he was taken as a child to Caen), ending his career as Canon of Bayeux. His extant works include: Roman de Brut - a verse history of Britain and Roman de Rou - a verse history of the Dukes of Normandy. Other works, also in verse, include lives of Saint Margaret and Saint Nicholas. Roman de Brut (c. 1155) was based on the ...

'Whoever wishes to hear about, and to know about, kings and heirs, about who first ruled England and which kings it had, Master Wace, who is telling the truth about this, has translated this.' Wace's Roman de Brut (1155) can be seen as the gateway to the history of the Britons for both French and English speakers of the time, and thus to Arthurian history, as the first complete Old French adaptation of Geoffrey of Monmouth's Latin History of the Kings of Brita...

Wace is not to be regarded as one of the great contributors to our knowledge of Arthurian legend, but without a familiarity with his work, later French romance can scarcely be appreciated, so important is his place as a delicate transformer of the story, the harsher elements of which he veiled with the courtliness familiar to him, while he diffused throughout it the indefinable spirit of French romance; and this he did with the naive simplicity and grace that were his by birth and temperam...

In "The War and the Gospel: Sermons and Addresses During the Present War," Henry Wace crafts a poignant collection of sermons that reflect upon the spiritual and moral implications of warfare in an increasingly tumultuous world. Penetrating the heart of conflict, Wace employs an eloquent and accessible literary style that resonates deeply with both ecclesiastical leaders and laypersons. His discourse weaves together biblical narratives and contemporary events, illuminating the nexus betwee...

The War and the Gospel: Sermons & Addresses During the Present War written by Henry Wace who was Principal of King's College, London. This book was published in 1917. And now republish in ebook format. We believe this work is culturally important in its original archival form. While we strive to adequately clean and digitally enhance the original work, there are occasionally instances where imperfections such as missing pages, poor pictures or errant marks may have been introduced due to e...

This is a dictionary of Christian biography and literature from the first to the end of the sixth century A.D., It also contains an account of the principal sects and heresies. This extensive dictionary contains of over 900 early Christian figures. This volume is designed to render to a wider circle, alike of clergy and of the laity. It comprises many admirable articles on the great characters of early Church history and literatureCross-references are inserted, where needed, on the ...

"The War and the Gospel: Sermons and Addresses During the Present War" by Henry Wace is a profound collection of sermons that reflect on the moral and spiritual implications of war. Wace, a prominent theologian, addresses the challenges faced by individuals and communities during tumultuous times. His eloquent prose and deep insights encourage readers to find hope and faith amidst the chaos of conflict. The sermons serve as a reminder of the enduring power of the Gospel to provide comfort ...

In "The War and the Gospel: Sermons and Addresses During the Present War," Henry Wace presents a profound exploration of spirituality amidst the tumult of conflict. Composed during World War I, this collection intertwines sermons and addresses that reflect on the moral and spiritual implications of war. Wace's eloquent and poignant prose deftly navigates themes of suffering, hope, and the role of faith in an era plagued by uncertainty. Drawing on biblical references and historical context,...

A detailed narrative of events so interesting as those which preceded and attended the conquest of England by William, duke of Normandy, needs little apology for its introduction, for the first time, to the english reader. If his feelings are at all in unison with those of the translator, he will welcome the easy access thus afforded to this remarkable chronicle;—by far the most minute, graphic, and animated account of the transactions in question, written by one who lived among the immedi...