Livre Des Créatures

<p>Livre des Créatures is an English translation of an important medieval bestiary a type of illustrated book that describes various animals both real and imaginary. Originally written in Anglo-Norman by Philip de Thaun in the 12th century this volume offers insights into medieval natural history religious symbolism and the cultural understanding of the natural world.</p> <p>The text combines descriptions of animals with moral and allegorical interpretations reflecting the medieval belief that the natural world held spiritual lessons. This edition edited by Thomas Wright and published by the Historical Society of Science makes this significant work accessible to a modern audience providing valuable context and scholarly commentary.</p> <p>This book will appeal to scholars and enthusiasts interested in medieval literature the history of science and the cultural significance of animals in the Middle Ages.</p><p>This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore you will see the original copyright references library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world) and other notations in the work.</p><p>This work is in the public domain in the United States of America and possibly other nations. Within the United States you may freely copy and distribute this work as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.</p><p>As a reproduction of a historical artifact this work may contain missing or blurred pages poor pictures errant marks etc. Scholars believe and we concur that this work is important enough to be preserved reproduced and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.</p>