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The Preaching Fox : Elements of Festive Subversion in the Plays of the Wakefield Master.

Edminster, Warren E.

The Preaching Fox : Elements of Festive Subversion in the Plays of the Wakefield Master. - 1st ed. - 1 online resource (245 pages) - Studies in Medieval History and Culture Series . - Studies in Medieval History and Culture Series .

Cover -- Title Page -- Copyright Page -- Dedication -- Table of Contents -- Series Editor's Foreword -- Preface -- Chapter One Subversion and the Festive Instinct -- Chapter Two Typical Festive Elements in the Plays -- Chapter Three The Overthrow of Religious Obligation -- Chapter Four The Shrewish Bride of Christ -- Chapter Five Foolish Shepherds and Priestly Folly -- Chapter Six Stripping Away the Wolf-Skin of False Shepherds -- Chapter Seven Raging Kings and Clergy -- Chapter Eight Christ as a Comic Figure -- Conclusion A Festive Flavor -- Notes -- Bibliography -- Index.

9781135873127


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Electronic books.

PR644.W3E34 2004

822.051609358

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