# Nicolas de Caen — Domnei character guide

> Nicolas de Caen in Domnei by James Branch Cabell.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** Thomas Upcliffe Nicolas de Caen, Nicolas

**First appearance:** 0012-iv-how-the-bishop-aided-perion

## Who they are

A minor character associated with Perion's adventures.

## In the story

### [Critical Comment](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/domnei_se/chapters/critical-comment)

The subject of the critical commentary; his life, works, and literary reputation are examined.

### [Incipit](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/domnei_se/chapters/incipit)

Mentioned as the forgotten maker of the romance in the French tongue.

### [II](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/domnei_se/chapters/ii)

Author of the Roman de Lusignan, discussed in M. Verville's monograph.

### [III](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/domnei_se/chapters/iii)

Nicolas is the author of the Melicent-episode and is quoted on domnei; he depicts Demetrios.

### [IV](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/domnei_se/chapters/iv)

Author of 'Le Roi Amaury' and servitor par amours of Isabella of Burgundy; he transcribes the dialogue and wholeheartedly believes in the truth of domnei.

### [Bibliography](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/domnei_se/chapters/bibliography)

Mentioned as the author of 'Cinq Ballades de Nicolas de Caen' and in the notice of the 1546 edition.

### [Endnotes](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/domnei_se/chapters/endnotes)

Mentioned as the author of a minute account of military and naval evolutions.

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