The key character in this novel is john gower, a real life poet who holsinger has also earning his keep by trading in information and intrigue. Signin to download and listen to this audiobook today. Gower and his friend geoffrey chaucer are hot on the tomes trail when gowers sinister son, simon, returns inopportunely from exile abroad. See the newest novels, discuss with other book lovers, buy romance books online. In a burnable book bruce holsinger shows himself well up to the task. See more ideas about book lists, book worms and books to read.
The hunt for a book of seditious poems is at the heart of medievalist bruce holsingers detailpacked new novel. Despite my lack of interest in historical fiction of any sort, the plot of this book really roped me in. Bruce holsinger s a burnable book is an irresistible historical thriller reminiscent of the classics an. Bruce holsingers a burnable book is an irresistible historical thriller reminiscent of the classics an instance of the fingerpost, the name of the rose, and the. Feb 18, 2014 a burnable book is fragrant with the stench of medieval london the hunt for a book of seditious poems is at the heart of medievalist bruce holsingers detailpacked new novel. Feb 16, 2014 in this endeavor, bruce holsinger is a gamekeeper turned poacher. Holsinger incorporates a lot of historical events and people that makes the fictional storyline come to life. Get 50% off this audiobook at the audiobooksnow online audio book store and download or stream it right to your computer, smartphone or tablet. Bruce holsinger is a fiction writer, literary scholar, the recipient of a guggenheim fellowship, and a professor of english at the university of virginia. In chaucers london, betrayal, murder, royal intrigue, mystery, and dangerous politics swirl around the existence of a prophetic book that foretells the deaths of englands kings. Here in the pages of bruce holsingers medieval adventure, that randy old poet finally gets the mission impossible cameo he deserves. The best part of a burnable book, apart from the characters, is the mystery itself. Bruce holsinger is a medieval scholar and it shows in his portrayal of the 14th century world which feels accurate and authentic.
A burnable book, by bruce holsinger the new york times. Surrounded by ruthless courtiersincluding his powerful uncle, john of gaunt, and gaunts artful mistress, katherine swynfordenglands young king, richard ii, is in mortal peril. Medieval scholar bruce holsinger draws on his vast knowledge of the period to add colorful, authentic detailon everything from poetry and bookbinding to. To find the manuscript, wily bureaucrat geoffrey chaucer turns to fellow poet john gower, a professional trader in information with connections high and low. Download a burnable book audiobook by bruce holsinger. It was, moreover, a time when the lust for life was great and the powerful had lust aplenty. The gifted school is the juiciest book ive read in ages. Set primarily in london at the time of chaucer before he wrote canterbury tales, the book is a historical thriller that will keep you turning the pages. A burnable book by bruce holsinger march medievalist delivers a memorable first that explores the missing manuscript theme. First, its a mystery about a book what reader doesnt love that. Interview with bruce holsinger at the university of virginia, may 2014. A burnable book by bruce holsinger she reads novels. Bruce holsinger is a fiction writer and scholar of medieval literature who teaches at the university of virginia in charlottesville. We use cookies to give you the best possible experience.
Jan 30, 2014 a burnable book, bruce holsingers debut novel is set in england during the reign of richard ii. A burnable book by bruce holsinger, 9780062240323, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. A burnable book by bruce holsinger paperback harpercollins. A burnable book by bruce holsinger book read online. Pacilo sa mi vsak to, ze na zaciatku je v knihe vyobrazena mapa londyna s popisovanymi miestami v. Read books for free from anywhere and from any device. The result is a rare sort of book, a domestic drama with the pace of a whodunit. In chaucers london, betrayal, murder and intrigue swirl around the existence of a prophetic book that foretells the deaths of englands kings. We will offer free gifts as you read 10 books over the summer holiday.
Second, thanks to the cast of characters, the book passes through so many hands that even the people who know the truth about the book arent aware of whats happening. Kniha ke spaleni bruce holsinger detail knihy cbdb. Download or stream a burnable book by bruce holsinger. His first two novels, a burnable book and the invention of fire, are set in and around medieval london, where the poets geoffrey chaucer and john gower spent much of their lives. Holsinger is an american author, academic and literary scholar, professor of english at the university of virginia and the author of a burnable book. A book that foretells the death of a real life king. Bruce holsinger historik a profesor literatury napsal strhujici historickou detektivku, plnou skutecnych postav ackoli puvodne chtel byt profesionalnim klarinetistou, nakonec vystudoval srovnavaci literaturu na columbijske univerzite a u knih uz zustal. Bruce holsingers a burnable book is an irresistible historical thriller reminiscent of the classics an instance of the fingerpost, the name of the rose, and the crimson petal and the white. See more ideas about novels, historical romance and books. Written by bruce holsinger, audiobook narrated by simon vance. Bruce holsinger is the author of the first john gower novel, a burnable book, and an awardwinning scholar of the medieval period who teaches at the university of virginia. Life is hard and the place stinks, literally it smells bad. Prvni roman americkeho profesora stredoveke literatury, a predevsim poezie, bruce holsingera, ktery pusobi na virginske univerzite, nazvany kniha ke spaleni, je jakousi stredovekou detektivkou.
Kilkenny library news, june 2015 ask about ireland. Sep 23, 2014 bruce holsinger s a burnable book is an irresistible historical thriller reminiscent of the classics an instance of the fingerpost, the name of the rose, and the crimson petal and the white. I just got back from a trip to the fourteenth century, courtesy of a burnable book by bruce holsinger. Tysiace opinii, dobrych ksiazek i nowosci wydawniczych czeka na ciebie. Bruce holsinger s a burnable book is an irresistible historical thriller reminiscent of the classics an instance of the fingerpost, the name of the rose, and the crimson petal and the white. Free course for over 55s taking stock is an 8 week course beginning on july 7 th, details in branch. This historical novel is set in postplague london during the reign of richard ii. He is a guggenheim fellow and a recipient of research fellowships from the american council of learned societies and the national endowment for the humanities. A burnable book is fragrant with the stench of medieval london. Here in the pages of bruce holsinger s medieval adventure, that randy old poet finally gets the mission impossible cameo he deserves. Jan 31, 2014 eventually the stories of each of these characters and more begin to come together, connected by the common thread of the burnable book and its treasonous prophecies. The era produced dante, chaucer and boccaccio as well as significant leaps in mathematics and even algorithms and cryptography.
Website of bruce holsinger, author of the gifted school. A burnable book, by bruce holsinger the washington post. In this endeavor, bruce holsinger is a gamekeeper turned poacher. A burnable book pitches you headlong into london, 85, during the uneasy reign of richard ii. He is the author of the awardwinning historical novels a burnable book and the invention of fire. Collection of 14 classics of portuguese literature for children. The main plot centers around a search for the burnable book of the title. A stolen manuscript prophesies the assassination of richard ii in bruce holsingers novel. You can also enter our book quiz to win a 20 book token. Any book about books will have bookworms coming out of the woodwork, and this was a wonderful tale about a book and the people whose lives are directly impacted by it and its prophetic words. A medieval scholar at the university of virginia, he specializes in culture, religion and literature. The story bursts with historical figures, including the hero, john gower poet, and secondary characters geoffrey chaucer the father of english literature, john rykener transvestite, and sir john hawkwood mercenary.
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