beast literature in medieval Britain Mann, Jill. creator text enk Oxford Oxford University Press c2009 2009 monographic eng

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1 online resource (xii, 380 p.) What do stories about animals have to tell us about human beings? This book analyzes the shrewd perceptions about human life - and especially human language - that emerge from narratives in which the main figures are 'talking animals'. specialized by Jill Mann. Includes bibliographical references and index. English literature Middle English, 1100-1500 History and criticism French literature To 1500 History and criticism Latin literature, Medieval and modern History and criticism Animals in literature Animals, Mythical, in literature PA8030 809.93362 9780191712371 (ebook) : http://dx.doi.org/10.1093/acprof:oso/9780199217687.001.0001 http://dx.doi.org/10.1093/acprof:oso/9780199217687.001.0001 StDuBDS 100211 20150804193928.0 EDZ0000075730