The Animal Lore of Shakespeare's Time Including Quadrupeds, Birds, Reptiles, Fish and Insects - Emma Phipson - Bog

""The Animal Lore of Shakespeare's Time"" is a comprehensive book that explores the various animals that were present during the time of Shakespeare. The book covers a wide range of creatures, including quadrupeds, birds, reptiles, fish, and insects. Each animal is described in detail, including its physical characteristics, behavior, and habitat. The book also delves into the cultural significance of these animals during Shakespeare's time, including their use in literature and symbolism. The author, Emma Phipson, provides a wealth of information and insight into the animal kingdom of the Elizabethan era, making this book a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of animals in literature and culture.1883. The author has compiled facts and figures from various sources relating to medieval natural history concerning animal life. Her purpose is to impart knowledge of the state of natural science during the period in which the great dramatist lived through the writings of naturalists and antiquaries as well as from similes, allusions, and anecdotes introduced into the plays, poems, and general literature of England during the latter half of the sixteenth and beginning of the seventeenth centuries.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.