The Animal Lore of Shakespeare's Time Including Quadrupeds, Birds, Reptiles, Fish and Insects (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781162634388)

The Animal Lore of Shakespeare's Time Including Quadrupeds, Birds, Reptiles, Fish and Insects by Emma Phipson is a comprehensive exploration of the animals that were prevalent during the time of William Shakespeare. The book provides detailed information on a wide range of creatures, including mammals, birds, reptiles, fish, and insects, and how they were perceived and used in the culture and literature of the Elizabethan era. The author delves into the various beliefs and superstitions surrounding animals during this time period, including their symbolic significance and their use in medicine, hunting, and entertainment. The book also includes fascinating anecdotes and stories about the animals that inspired Shakespeare's writing and the ways in which they were portrayed in his plays and sonnets. The Animal Lore of Shakespeare's Time is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of animals and their cultural significance during the Elizabethan era. It is written in an engaging and accessible style, making it suitable for both scholars and general readers alike.1883. The author has compiled facts and figures from various sources relating to medieval natural history concerning animal life. Her purpose is to impart knowledge of the state of natural science during the period in which the great dramatist lived through the writings of naturalists and antiquaries as well as from similes, allusions, and anecdotes introduced into the plays, poems, and general literature of England during the latter half of the sixteenth and beginning of the seventeenth centuries.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Author: Emma Phipson
ISBN-10: 1162634383
ISBN-13: 9781162634388
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 494
Format: Paperback
Weight: 1.44lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.99d