Holy and Noble Beasts

Holy and Noble Beasts
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Publisher : Boydell & Brewer
Total Pages : 178
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ISBN-10 : 9780859916240
ISBN-13 : 0859916243
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Book Synopsis Holy and Noble Beasts by : David Salter

Download or read book Holy and Noble Beasts written by David Salter and published by Boydell & Brewer. This book was released on 2001 with total page 178 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: It argues that through their depictions of animals, medieval writers were not only able to reflect upon their own humanity, but were also able to explore the meaning of more abstract values and ideas (such as civility, sanctity and nobility) that were central to the culture of the time."--BOOK JACKET.


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