Flumen orationis
Gregory Hays
Some thirty years ago Michael Herren burst on the medieval Latin scene with his edition and translation of notoriously difficult Hisperica Famina, followed this a few later prose works Aldhelm. Notice was given that junior scholar, unafraid to tackle some most obscure, complex, arcane Latin, wished make it accessible non-Latinists as well those Latinists who lacked particular skills. Not content labouring alone in field, gathered scholars Toronto conference “Insular Studies,” proceedings which he published two later. Over shed considerable light such obscure texts authors Virgilius Maro Grammaticus, John Scottus Eriugena, Cosmographia by pseudonymous Aethicus Ister. His research trail led him again Ireland, Irish contribution early Latinity English, Carolingian, even Italian culture. Recognizing rich diversity 1990 founded The Journal Medieval has, its editor, provided home for all stripes.
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