num_pages: 252
description: The medieval bestiary was a contribution to didactic religious literature, addressing concerns central to all walks of Christian and secular life. These essays analyze the bestiary from both literary and art historical perspectives, exploring issues including kinship, romance, sex, death, and the afterlife.
language: English
title: The Mark of the Beast
titlecomplete: The Mark of the Beast (Garland Library of Medieval Literature)
genres: Art History, Medieval, Nonfiction
ratings_count: 11
publisher: Routledge