Master Walter Map's Book De Nugis Curialium

"De Nugis Curialium" (Courtiers' Trifles) is a captivating and eclectic collection of stories, gossip, and observations penned by Walter Map, a 12th-century archdeacon and courtier to King Henry II of England. This significant work of medieval literature offers a unique window into the intellectual and social world of the Angevin court. Map's writing traverses a diverse landscape of themes, blending historical accounts with popular folklore, satirical sketches of courtly life, and moral reflections.The text is renowned for its preservation of early legends and mythological tales, including some of the earliest mentions of spectral figures and the supernatural in English literature. Through sharp wit and keen observation, Map critiques the vanities and absurdities of the life he witnessed among the nobility and clergy. As both a historical document and a literary achievement, "De Nugis Curialium" remains an essential resource for understanding the complexities of the Middle Ages, providing readers with an intimate glimpse into the mind of a medieval scholar who was as much a storyteller as he was a social commentator.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you may see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

Pages: 400, Paperback, Tradd Street Press