The Perilous Hunt : Symbols in Hispanic and European Balladry / Edith Randam Rogers
1980, 1st edition. Lexington, Kentucky : The University of Kentucky Press. Near fine copy in the original gilt-blocked cloth. Slightest suggestion only of dust-dulling to the spine bands and panel edges. Remains particularly well-preserved overall; tight, bright, clean and strong. Item #412910
ISBN: 0813113962
Physical description; (188 p). Notes; Includes indexes. Bibliography: p. [161]-165. Contents; Cover; Title; Copyrights; Contents; Preface; 1. Introduction; 2. Arcadia and Apocalypse: The Hunt; 3. Measure and Mock-Up: Games; 4. A Symbol for All Seasons: Clothing; 5. A Buffer for a Taboo: Combing; 6. A Case of Vested Interest: Magic Music; 7. Metempsychosis or Miracle: Transformations in Conde Olinos; Notes; Bibliography; Title Index; A; B; C; D; E; F; G; H; I; J; K; L; M; N; O; P; Q; R; S; T; U; V; W; Y; General Index; A; B; C; D; E; F; G; H; I; J; K; L; M; N; O; P; R; S; T; U; V; W; X. Subjects; Comparative literature Themes, motives. Symbolism in literature. Ballads, Spanish Spain History and criticism. Ballads Europe History and criticism. Ballads, Spanish. Comparative literature Themes, motives. Symbolism in literature. Ballads Europe History and criticism. Ballads, Spanish Spain History and criticism. Symbolism in literature. Comparative literature - themes, motives. Ballads, Spanish History and criticism. Ballads, European History and criticism.
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