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Physiologus: A Medieval Book of Nature Lore 2 Revised edition
Michael J. Curley
Physiologus: A Medieval Book of Nature Lore 2 Revised edition
Michael J. Curley
One of the most popular and widely read books of the Middle Ages, "Physiologus" contains allegories of beasts, stones, and trees both real and imaginary, infused by their anonymous author with the spirit of Christian moral and mystical teaching. This book explains the origins, history, and literary value of this curious text.
144 pages, 20 halftones
Media | Books Paperback Book (Book with soft cover and glued back) |
Released | September 1, 2009 |
ISBN13 | 9780226128702 |
Publishers | The University of Chicago Press |
Genre | Chronological Period > Medieval (500-1453) Studies |
Pages | 144 |
Dimensions | 142 × 214 × 8 mm · 186 g |
Translator | Curley, Michael J. |
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