The English Pig by Bob Malcolmson

The English Pig by Bob Malcolmson

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Summary

This history of the English pig examines this important and integral part of English village life and also explores its place in literature.

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The English Pig by Bob Malcolmson

Pigs were an important and integral part of English village life, both visible and essential. Living in close proximity to their owners and fed on scraps, they were the subject of perennial interest. While the words associated with the pig, such as "hoggish", "swine" and "pigsty", and phrases like "greedy as a pig" associate the pig with greed and dirt, this book shows the pig's virtues, intelligence and distinctive character. The pig also has its place in literature from Fielding's pig-keeping Parson Trulliber to Hardy's "Jude the Obscure and Flora Thompson's "Lark Rise to Candleford".
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ISBN 13 9781852853358
ISBN 10 1852853352
Title The English Pig
Author Bob Malcolmson
Condition Unavailable
Binding Type Paperback
Publisher Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Year published 2001-10-01
Number of pages 176
Cover note Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.