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A Monk of Fife / Being the Chronicle Written by Norman Leslie of Pitcullo, Concerning Marvellous Deeds That Befell in the Realm of France, in the Years of Our Redemption, MCCCCXXIX-XXXI cover

A Monk of Fife / Being the Chronicle Written by Norman Leslie of Pitcullo, Concerning Marvellous Deeds That Befell in the Realm of France, in the Years of Our Redemption, MCCCCXXIX-XXXI

By Andrew Lang
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A Benedictine chronicler offers a candid first-person account of his time in France alongside a remarkable maiden whose presence catalysed military and spiritual events. He combines eyewitness descriptions of campaigns, apparent miracles, betrayals, and a disputed legal process with monastic reflections on providence and evil. The narrative also records the author’s choice to render a partial Latin work into the vernacular, notes the manuscript’s fragmentary survival, and furnishes vivid sketches of companions and local color, privileging personal testimony and devotional interpretation over detached historiography.

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Andrew Lang

Andrew Lang was a Scottish poet, novelist, and literary critic, known for his contributions to folklore and mythology. He is perhaps best recognized for his work "A Collection of Ballads," which showcases his interest in traditional narratives. Lang was a prolific writer, producing numerous essays and books on various subjects, including history and literature. His literary style often blended humor with scholarly insight, making his works accessible to a broad audience. In addition to his original writings, he is celebrated for his role in popularizing fairy tales through his collections, which have become integral to the study of folklore.

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