In a dazzling confluence of history, art, and imagination, OBIE award-winning playwright and director Nic Ularu takes readers on a journey through the dark and complex world of the iconic painter Hieronymus Bosch in his new novel, "Hieronymus." Through the lens of a man whose works have captivated and perplexed generations, Ularu weaves a story that delves deep into the visceral, the profane, and the sacred that emblematically define the twilight of the Middle Ages in Northern Europe.
Based on the theater play of the same name, "Hieronymus" preserves the historical context, exploring a time fraught with societal tension, shrouded by plague, haunted by the specter of the Inquisition, and propelled towards religious reform. Ularu constructs a narrative that intertwines documented facts from Bosch’s life, such as his marriage to a wealthy woman and survival of a plague epidemic, with a fantastical realm where grotesque creatures and nightmarish scenarios breathe into existence through his iconic, oftentimes bewildering, artworks.
Esteemed literary reviewer Literary Titan extolled Ularu’s work as “a luminous portrayal of 15th-century life,” praising its rich narrative that intermingles themes of perseverance, sexuality, faith, love, and kinship with astute finesse. “Hieronymus stands as a commendable pick...a tapestry of past epochs, passion, and human nuances waiting to be unraveled by the discerning reader.”
The novel seeks to dissect the context in which Bosch's imagination danced between the realms of the sacred and the profane, delivering a historical and vivid exploration into an epoch where metaphors and symbols were wielded with equivocal might and peril.
"Hieronymus" invites readers to traverse the sinuous pathways of Bosch’s imagination and historical Northern Europe, with its moral, social, and religious quagmires, unveiling a story that is as complex and mystifying as the painter’s famed works.
Embark on this meticulous journey through a pivotal era and into the mind of one of history’s most baffling and brilliant artists. "Hieronymus" is available now on Amazon and Barnes & Noble.
“Hieronymus” has received the esteemed Literary Titan Silver Book Award. The award, which celebrates the meticulous development of unique characters presented in an authentically engaging context, speaks to the depth and complexity with which Ularu has woven the rich, fantastical tapestry of Hieronymus Bosch’s life and work. This prestigious accolade pays tribute to a work that deftly intertwines the enigmatic, the historical, and the fantastical into a mesmerizing journey through time, art, and the human condition.
About the Book
In the ethereal realm where the fantastical and the historical entwine, Nic Ularu’s “Hieronymus” unveils the turbulent world of iconic painter Hieronymus Bosch, inviting readers into a mesmerizing journey through art, defiance, and dark epochs. This captivating novel beckons to those who seek to explore the profound corridors where artistic brilliance and historical darkness echo eternally. Navigate the enigma, experience the paradox, and ponder the confluence of reality and imagination... Where Imagination and History Converge in Enigmatic Shadows
About the Author
Nic Ularu possesses an impressive array of accolades in the theater realm, with a keen ability to depict stories and perspectives that are both enthralling and intellectually robust. His works have been heralded in settings from New York to Sweden and Romania, crafting narratives that transcend time and space, much like the enigmatic works of Bosch himself. Nic Ularu is an OBIE award-winning playwright and director with a rich career that spans across the U.S. and Europe. He has garnered acclaim for several productions globally and continues to enchant the theatre and literary world with his innovative and compelling works. Nic Ularu is also a distinguished professor at the University of South Carolina, imparting his wealth of knowledge and experience to the next generation of storytellers and artists.
Media Contact
Company Name: Literary Titan
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Country: United States
Website: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/hieronymus-nic-ularu/1143538775
