A beautifully observed journey through the cycle of the year in Anglo-Saxon England.
Eleanor Parker Boeken
Deze auteur onderzoekt de ingewikkelde relaties tussen mensen en de plekken die ze bewonen, en hoe deze connecties onze identiteit en herinneringen vormgeven. Haar proza staat bekend om zijn poëtische kwaliteit en inzichtelijke kijk op de menselijke psyche. Door middel van zorgvuldig getekende personages en sfeervolle beschrijvingen onthult ze diepe waarheden over de menselijke ervaring. Haar werken nodigen lezers uit om na te denken over de vluchtige aard van het leven en de blijvende impact van onze relaties.
The Norman Conquest was a pivotal moment in English history, transforming the nation forever. The Battle of Hastings and its aftermath decimated the leading Anglo-Saxon families, leaving behind a generation of children affected by the conflict. This narrative explores the lives of these children, including those of Harold Godwineson and his brothers, who, led by their resilient grandmother Gytha, sought to rebuild their lives after the violence. It also follows the last heirs of the Anglo-Saxon royal line—Edgar Ætheling, Margaret, and Christina—who found sanctuary in Scotland, where Margaret ultimately became a revered queen and saint. Other survivors, like Waltheof of Northumbria and the Fenland hero Hereward, became legendary figures for their resistance against the Normans. Additionally, some, such as Eadmer of Canterbury, chose to document their experiences, preserving memories of the pre-conquest era. Drawing from a diverse array of medieval sources, the author recounts these young individuals' stories, highlighting their roles in shaping a new Anglo-Norman society. These narratives of endurance, adaptation, and vulnerability reveal a courageous generation navigating a rapidly changing world and influencing the future of England.