The Mark of the Beast : The Medieval Bestiary in Art, Life, and Literature

The Mark of the Beast : The Medieval Bestiary in Art, Life, and Literature - Garland Library of Medieval Literature

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Publisher's Synopsis

The medieval bestiary was a contribution to didactic religious literature, addressing concerns central to all walks of Christian and secular life. These essays analyze the bestiary from both literary and art historical perspectives, exploring issues including kinship, romance, sex, death, and the afterlife.

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Book information

ISBN: 9780415928946
Publisher: Taylor & Francis
Imprint: Routledge
Pub date:
Edition: 1st edition
DEWEY: 809.93362
DEWEY edition: 22
Language: English
Number of pages: 252
Weight: 296g
Height: 140mm
Width: 215mm
Spine width: 19mm