The monstrous races in medieval art and thought
By: John Block Friedman.
Publisher: Harvard University Press
Published: 1981
Place of publication: Cambridge, Mass
Language: eng
Number of pages: 268
Subjects: Race; Civilization, Medieval; Monsters
Description: The reports of travelers in Africa and Asia revealed that "monstrous" races of men lived there, whose appearance and customs were quite different from the European norm. This book examines the impact of these races upon Western art, literature, and philosophy, from their earliest mention until the age of exploration.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references and index.