Introducing Medieval animal names / Ben Parsons.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Parsons, Ben, 1978 April 15- author.

Series:

Medieval animals.

Medieval animals

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Animals--Nomenclature--History--To 1500.

Animals.

Genre:

Literary criticism.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (194 pages)

Edition:

1st ed.

Other Title:

Animal names

Place of Publication:

Cardiff : University of Wales Press, 2025.

Summary:

This book explores the historical and cultural significance of animal naming in the medieval period, focusing on the names assigned to pets, livestock, working animals, and wild animals. It examines how these names reflect societal norms, intellectual traditions, and the exercise of power over animals, incorporating classical and mythological influences. Through analysis of texts like the fabliau 'Estula,' it investigates the performative and functional aspects of naming, as well as its broader implications in medieval thought and literature. The work aims to shed light on a previously underexplored aspect of medieval culture, offering insights into the social, theological, and cultural dimensions of the era. Intended for scholars and enthusiasts of medieval studies, cultural history, and onomastics, the book bridges historical inquiry with contemporary relevance. Generated by AI.

Contents:

Are You There? Naming and its Questions

Uncommon Nouns: Hunting for Animal Names

Former Address: Naming Before the Middle Ages

Type Casting: Naming and Species

Improper Nouns: Human and Animal Names

Final Call: Conclusions.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references.

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ISBN:

9781837722631

1-83772-263-3

OCLC:

1523387139