Animal Characters by Bruce Thomas Boehrer

Animal Characters by Bruce Thomas Boehrer

Animal Characters follows five species through the literature of early modern Europe. The horse, the parrot, the cat, the turkey, and the sheep all undergo a dramatic change in character as European writers begin to develop a new interest in-and understanding of-human character in its relation to literature.

"Always succinct, surprising and often amusing, this book is a joy to readThe detail is where it shines. . . . Animal Characters records, represents, and renews early modern animals with style, wit, and erudition." (Shakespeare Studies) "An interesting take on the problematic question of literary character, as well as a significant contribution to scholarship on anthropocentrism and the cultural history of personhood. The enthusiasm and scope of the writing make it an engaging read, and the depth and breadth of the source material is quite fascinating." (The Medieval Review)

Bruce Thomas Boehrer is Bertram H. Davis Professor and Frances Cushing Ervin Professor of English at Florida State University. His Parrot Culture: Our 2500-Year-Long Fascination with the World's Most Talkative Bird is also available from the University of Pennsylvania Press.

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ISBN 13	9780812242492
ISBN 10	0812242491
Title	Animal Characters
Author	Bruce Thomas Boehrer
Series	Haney Foundation Series
Condition	Unavailable
Binding Type	Hardback
Publisher	University of Pennsylvania Press
Year published	2010-07-27
Number of pages	256
Cover note	Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.