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David Williams

Deformed Discourse - Function of the Monster in Medieval Thought and Literature

English · Paperback / Softback

Description

Explores the concept of the monster in the Middle Ages, examining its philosophical and theological roots and analysing its symbolic function in medieval literature and art. This title covers the study of the grotesque in medieval aesthetic expression successfully brings together medieval research and modern criticism.

Product details

Authors	David Williams
Publisher	University Of Exeter Press

Languages	English
Product format	Paperback / Softback
Released	01.01.2008

EAN	9780859896504
ISBN	978-0-85989-650-4
No. of pages	406
Series	University of Exeter Press - E Exeter Medieval Texts and Stud University of Exeter Press - E
Subject	Humanities, art, music > Linguistics and literary studies > General and comparative literary studies

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