- The Dedalus Book of Medieval Literature: The Grin of the Gargoyle

by Brian Murdoch (Editor)

Paperback, 2015

Status

Available

Call number

808.8002

Genres

Collection

Publication

Dedalus Limited (2015), Edition: 2nd ed., 100 pages

Description

Brian Murdoch provides an alternative view of the Middle Ages, showing the anarchy and decadence which lurked below the surface of a devout and conformist society. The grinning gargoyle, which mocked the solemnity of Gothic cathedrals, symbolises the violence, depravity and irreverence inherent in man which could not be suppressed by the church.

Language

Original language

English

Physical description

100 p.; 9 inches

ISBN

187398202X / 9781873982020

Local notes

Brian Murdoch provides an alternative view of the Middle Ages, showing the anarchy and decadence which lurked below the surface of a devout and conformist society. The grinning gargoyle, which mocked the solemnity of Gothic cathedrals, symbolizes the violence, depravity and irreverence inherent in man which could not be suppressed by the church.

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