Cats in medieval manuscripts:

Cats were illustrated in medieval manuscripts throughout the Middle Ages, often in exquisite detail and frequently accompanied by their natural prey, mice. Medieval cats were viewed as treasured pets, as fearsome mousers, as canny characters in fables, as associates of the Devil and as magical creat...

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1. Verfasser: Walker-Meikle, Kathleen (VerfasserIn)
Format: Buch
Sprache:English
Veröffentlicht: London British Library 2019
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Zusammenfassung:Cats were illustrated in medieval manuscripts throughout the Middle Ages, often in exquisite detail and frequently accompanied by their natural prey, mice. Medieval cats were viewed as treasured pets, as fearsome mousers, as canny characters in fables, as associates of the Devil and as magical creatures. Featuring an array of fascinating illustrations from the British Library's rich medieval collection, 'Cats in Medieval Manuscripts' includes anecdotes about cats - both real and imaginary - to provide a fascinating picture of the life of the cat and its relationship with humans in the medieval world
Beschreibung:First published in 2011 [as "Medieval cats"] by The British Library
Beschreibung:88 Seiten 20 cm
ISBN:9780712352932
0712352937

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