A Companion to Wace

Guide to the works of the twelfth-century chronicler Wace, setting him in his historical and cultural context. The twelfth-century writer Wace is best known for his two influential works on the history of England (the Roman de Brut ) and on the history of the Normans (the Roman de Rou ), but despite this he has, until recently,been neglected. This book aims to provide a comprehensive overview of all his surviving works, including his hagiographical pieces, La Vie de sainte Marguerite, la Vie de