The Mythical Zoo - Rilegato

Boria Sax

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ISBN 10: 0715647326 ISBN 13: 9780715647325

Casa editrice: Gerald Duckworth & Co Ltd, 2014

Riassunto

A love letter to the animal kingdom, calling for animals to be reclassified by tradition and mythology. From Aesops Fables to Mockingjay, animals have always played a pivotal role in human culture. In this fun and thought-provoking book, historian and animal enthusiast Boria Sax argues for a classification of animals that goes beyond the biological to encompass a more meaningful distinction: tradition. From ants and elephants to tigers and tortoises, The Mythical Zoo weaves together a cross-cultural tapestry encompassing mythology, history, art, science, philosophy and literature. The result is a beautifully illustrated, masterfully composed love letter to the animal kingdom.

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Recensione:

Enter Boria Sax, the veritable Ace Ventura of contemporary academia --New York Journal of Books

A charming, off-kilter work of history and zoology --ForeWord

L'autore:

Boria Sax is the award-winning author of City of Ravens (Duckworth). His books have been translated into eight languages. He lives in New York.

Su questa edizione

• Editore: Gerald Duckworth & Co Ltd
• Data di pubblicazione: 2014
• ISBN 10: 0715647326
• ISBN 13: 9780715647325
• Rilegatura: Copertina rigida
• Numero di pagine: 336