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El Libro De Los Gatos, a Text With Introduction and Notes: A Dissertation, Submitted to the Faculty of the Graduate School of Arts and Literature in ... of Romance Languages and Literatures) - Softcover

G. T. Northup

 
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Synopsis

This book introduces El libro de los gatos, an early 15th-century translation of the Latin beast fable collection by Odo of Cheriton, an English monk. The collection is important not only because it is the sole Spanish rendition of Odo's work but also because it provides a valuable insight into the representation of animals and human nature in medieval Spanish literature. The author's vivid depictions of both animals and humans reveal the deep-rooted connection between humans and the animal world in the medieval imagination. The book's historical and literary importance lies in its unique perspective on the medieval understanding of morality and human nature, making it a valuable resource for scholars and enthusiasts of medieval literature.

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