A Medieval Book of Beasts

Auteur

Willene B. Clark

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Text, translation, and critical study of one of the most important medieval bestiaries.

Contenu

Bestiary history; cultural setting The Text, an overview The Text, details The Illustrations, an overview The Illustrations in significant manuscripts The Manuscripts: origins, owners, codicology; general audience Past Assumptions New evidence and specific audience Decline of the Latin bestiaries