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In English
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Description:
A survey and analysis of Shakespeare's use of animal comparisons in character portrayals. Examines Shakespeare's numerous animal references, their background, and the reason for their use
Frontmatter -- Preface -- Contents -- Introduction -- Part I. Shakespeare and Aesop -- 1. The Tradition -- 2. The Fables -- 3. Aesopic Animal Types -- 4. Conclusions -- Part II. Shakespeare and Animal Comparisons -- 1. The Tradition -- 2. Villains -- 3. Satirical Portraits -- 4. “Sympathetic” Portraits -- 5. Warring Factions -- 6. Generalizations on Mankind -- 7. Abstractions -- 8. Conclusions -- Part III. Appendices, Notes, Bibliography -- Appendix -- Notes -- Bibliography -- Vita