Physiologus

Inscribed by author to previous owner. Mild corner wear to dust jacket which is now in protective mylar. 92pp.

From Publisher:

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.a 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 hedgehogsOCoand their allegorical significance.
OC 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.OCOOCoRaymond A. Sokolov, "New York Times Book Review""

Product Info

ISBN: 0292764561

ISBN-13: 9780292764569

Publisher: Univ of Texas Pr

Year: 1979

Type: Used

Binding: Hardcover

Signed

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