Publisher's Synopsis
The Old English Physiologus is a book written by Albert Stanburrough Cook and published in 1921. The book is a translation and analysis of the Old English version of the Physiologus, a popular Christian text from the early Middle Ages that describes the natural world and its symbolic meanings. Cook's translation includes detailed notes and commentary on the text, providing readers with a deeper understanding of its historical and cultural context. The book is a valuable resource for scholars and students of Old English literature, medieval studies, and Christian symbolism.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
