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...

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 ...

Maître Wace occupe un rang trop éminent parmi les fondateurs de notre poésie nationale pour que la moindre pièce inédite sortie de sa plume ne soit pas recueillie avec le plus grand empressement. Dans l’Introduction du drame d’Adam, publié en 1854, nous avons analysé et attribué à Wace une Vie de saint George, en vers de huit syllabes, dont nous annoncions la prochaine publication. C’est cette composition que nous imprimons ici pour la première fois.

'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...

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.

Au XIIe siècle, avec son Roman de Brut, Robert Wace invente à la fois la littérature française, l’histoire et le monde arthurien.Entre Angleterre et Normandie, il tisse l’unité du royaume d’Henri II Plantagenêt et d’Aliénor d’Aquitaine. Entre mémoire et histoire, il rattache son roi à l’univers d’Arthur, à la conquête de l’” Île de Bretagne ” par César et sa défense par Cassivellaunos.Poète, il sait donner à la légende l’épaisseur du mythe, faire intervenir Merlin et les chev...

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 literature  Cross-references are inserted, where needed, o...

“English Domestic Embroidery” is a detailed account of the history and development of embroidery in England from the sixteenth to the eighteenth century. This highly-readable account looks in detail at the emergence and subsequent popularity and influence of needlework in England, exploring notable figures, companies, trends, and developments. Profusely illustrated and full of fascinating information, “English Domestic Embroidery” is highly recommend for readers with an interest in the col...

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,...

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 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 ...