Dogs' tales : representations of ancient Cynicism in French Renaissance texts /

Main Author: Roberts, Hugh 1977-
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: Amsterdam ; New York : Rodopi, 2006.
Series:Faux titre, 279
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Table of Contents:
  • List of Illustrations; Abbreviations and Conventions; Acknowledgments; Part I; Chapter 1. Introduction; Chapter 2. Sources of Cynicism in the Renaissance; Chapter 3. Cynic Sayings in Vernacular Collections and Emblem Books; Chapter 4. Encyclopedias and Miscellanies; Conclusion to Part I; Part II; Chapter 5. Rabelais; Chapter 6. Paradox; Chapter 7. Cynic Shamelessness and Freedom of Speech; Chapter 8. Conclusion; Bibliography; 1. Primary Sources; 2. Secondary Sources; Index of Names and Terms; A; B; C; D; E; F; G; H; I; J; K; L; M; N; O; P; Q; R; S; T; V; W; X; Z.