Nicholas de Saucisson

Nicholas is an essayist and flâneur whose work has been described as 'philosophy of the banal.' He writes about everyday life, travel, epistemology and literature, sometimes with modest sales.

Bloomsbury •

3 posts

On the Origins of the Cottagers’ Songs cover image

On the Origins of the Cottagers’ Songs cover image

Music // 16.02.23

On the Origins of the Cottagers’ Songs

An investigation into the provenance of the notorious soundscape recordings of folk ethnographer Godfrey Palmer.

Remembering Tattie Flanje cover image

Remembering Tattie Flanje cover image

Profile // 18.02.21

Remembering Tattie Flanje

A look back on the troubled life of the aristocrat and TV presenter, who has finally passed away.

Meeting the Armchair Philosophers cover image

Meeting the Armchair Philosophers cover image

Ideas // 18.07.20

Meeting the Armchair Philosophers

An eyewitness report from ConArm 2020 - the International Conference for Practitioners of Armchair Philosophy.