Physiologus: a medieval book of nature lore
Éditeur :
The University of Chicago Press
ISBN :
9780226128702
Date de publication :
1 sept. 2009
Dimensions :
2,1 x 1,5 cm
Poids :
198 g
Langue :
Anglais
Pays d'origine :
USA
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.