Roger Wright Bücher

Late Latin and Early Romance presents a theory of the relationship between Latin and Romance during the period 400-1250.

Misguided Justice is a fictional story based upon an iconic sports figure. A former Heisman Trophy Award winner, Olympic Gold Medalist, record setting professional football player; who falls from grace. He exhibits such poor judgement and anger management issues that he has jeopardized his fame and become notorious. Follow the twists and turns of this page turning tale for a totally surprising ending.

Paul, a young business executive in Charlotte, North Carolina, possesses the unique ability to see spirits, including angels and demons. This extraordinary gift complicates his life as he navigates the high-stakes world of an international marketing conglomerate, blending the challenges of corporate leadership with the unseen spiritual realm that surrounds him.

Set against the backdrop of Chicago, this collection weaves together an array of tales that encompass ghosts, romance, and themes of hope. Each story brings to life the city's unique character, showcasing its rich history and diverse experiences through the lens of various narratives. The blend of supernatural elements with heartfelt moments creates a captivating exploration of human emotions and connections in the vibrant urban landscape.

Ce volume, édité par Roger Wright, rassemble 68 des 89 communications présentées lors de la VIIIe Conférence internationale sur le latin tardif et vulgaire, tenue à St Catherine’s College, Oxford, du 6 au 9 septembre 2006. Les contributeurs incluent des latinistes reconnus tels que Heikki Solin, Gualtiero Calboli, Robert Maltby et Tore Janson, ainsi que des romanistes de renom comme Michele Loporcaro, Rosanna Sornicola, Birte Stengaard et María Teresa Echenique. Des spécialistes des textes de la fin de l'Antiquité et du début du Moyen Âge, tels que Michael Herren, David Howlett, Paulo Alberto et Marieke Van Acker, figurent également parmi les auteurs, ainsi que de jeunes chercheurs apportant de nouvelles perspectives. Les sujets abordés vont des études sur des écrivains et des textes individuels comme Plautus, Livy, Prudentius, Egeria, Gregory le Grand et Isidore de Séville, à des analyses linguistiques plus larges touchant la phonétique, la morphologie, la syntaxe, le vocabulaire et le style. Dans l'ensemble, le volume offre un aperçu dynamique et fascinant du domaine varié et riche de la recherche sur le latin non classique.