The extraordinary new novel from David Flusfeder. 'John the Pupil' is a medieval road movie, Umberto Eco seen through the eyes of Quentin Tarrantino, recounting the journey taken from Oxford to Viterb
"John the Pupil is a medieval road movie in book form, recounting the journey taken from Oxford to Viterbo in 1267 by John and his two companions. Modeling themselves after Saint Francis, the trio tre
Phillip's best friends are richer than he is. They're more successful. Worst of all, they give fabulous presents: a handmade corkscrew from Venice, an irritatingly perfect jade carving, impossible-to-
In 1267, John, studying at the Franciscan monastery outside Oxford, is sent on a journey of penitence to Italy along with two companions during which they are ambushed by thieves and tempted by all so
