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The Epic of the Beast: Consisting of English Translations of the History of Reynard the Fox and Physiologus

by London G Routledge & Sons Ltd N
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Book cover type: Hardcover
  • ISBN13: 9781025635934
  • Binding: Hardcover
  • Subject: N/A
  • Publisher: Tradd Street Press
  • Publisher Imprint: Tradd Street Press
  • Publication Date:
  • Pages: 360
  • Original Price: GBP 27.95
  • Language: English
  • Edition: N/A
  • Item Weight: 681 grams
  • BISAC Subject(s): Medieval

"The Epic of the Beast" brings together two seminal works of medieval literature: the satirical "History of Reynard the Fox" and the allegorical "Physiologus." As a cornerstone of the beast epic genre, the tales of Reynard offer a sharp-witted critique of medieval society through the clever and often unscrupulous exploits of its title character. These stories utilize animal personification to explore themes of power, justice, and human folly, remaining among the most influential examples of European folklore and social satire.

Accompanying the fox's adventures is the "Physiologus," a foundational text of the bestiary tradition. This work provides descriptions of various animals-both real and mythical-interweaving natural history with religious and moral symbolism. Together, these translations offer readers a profound look into the medieval mind, where the animal kingdom served as a mirror for human behavior and spiritual life. This collection is an essential resource for those interested in medieval studies, fable traditions, and the evolution of animal-based allegory in Western literature. Through these pages, the vibrant tradition of the medieval animal epic is preserved for the modern reader.

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you may see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.

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