The Mark of the Beast: The Medieval Bestiary in Art, Life, and Literature

Hassig, Debra

The medieval bestiary was a contribution to didactic religious literature, addressing concerns central to all walks of Christian and secular life. These essays analyze the bestiary from both literary and art historical perspectives, exploring issues including kinship, romance, sex, death, and the afterlife.

EAN

9780415928946

Publisher

Routledge

Published

27 July 2000

Pages

252