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Physiologus: A Medieval Book of Nature Lore
Michael J. Curley
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Description for Physiologus: A Medieval Book of Nature Lore
Paperback. 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. Translator(s): Curley, Michael J. Num Pages: 144 pages, 20 halftones. BIC Classification: DSBB; JFHF. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 214 x 142 x 8. Weight in Grams: 176.
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. Accompanied by an introduction that explains the origins, history, and literary value of this curious text, this volume also reproduces twenty woodcuts from the 1587 version. Originally composed in the fourth century in Greek, and translated into dozens of versions through the centuries, "Physiologus" will delight readers with its ancient tales of ant-lions, centaurs, and hedgehogs - and their allegorical significance. ... Read more
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. Accompanied by an introduction that explains the origins, history, and literary value of this curious text, this volume also reproduces twenty woodcuts from the 1587 version. Originally composed in the fourth century in Greek, and translated into dozens of versions through the centuries, "Physiologus" will delight readers with its ancient tales of ant-lions, centaurs, and hedgehogs - and their allegorical significance. ... Read more
Product Details
Publisher
University Of Chicago Press
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2009
Condition
New
Number of Pages
144
Place of Publication
, United States
ISBN
9780226128702
SKU
V9780226128702
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About Michael J. Curley
Michael J. Curley is professor emeritus of English at the University of Puget Sound. He is the author of many books, including Alessandro Manzoni: Two Plays.
Reviews for Physiologus: A Medieval Book of Nature Lore
"An elegant little book... still diverting to look at today.... The woodcuts reproduced from the 1587 Rome edition are alone worth the price of the book." - Raymond A. Sokolov, New York Times Book Review "Curley gives a careful account of the history and development of Physiologus, including the insoluble problem of its authorship." - Anne Clark, Washington Post Book ... Read more