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Bierman, Manon (2020)

“For i this wildernesse beoth uvele beastes monie” A Comparison Between Medieval Bestiaries and the Beasts of Sin Section of Ancrene Wisse

Master thesis | Literary Studies (MA)
This thesis sheds light on Ancrene Wisse and its ties to the medieval bestiary tradition. The thesis focusses on the historical context and textual tradition of the bestiary and compares the findings to Part Four of Ancrene Wisse, which includes the section on the beasts of sin. By comparing the portayal of animals in both Ancrene Wisse and various bestiaries, this thesis explores the extent to which the popular genre of bestiaries might have influenced the form and function of the beasts of sin found in Ancrene Wisse.
Bestiaries
Ancrene Wisse
Medieval Animal Symbolism
Beasts of Sin
Seven Deadly Sins
Author
Bierman, Manon
Faculty
Faculty of Humanities
Specialisation
English Literature and Culture
Supervisors
Murchison, Krista
ECTS Credits
20
Language
en