The preaching fox festive subversion in the plays of the Wakefield Master

Bibliographic Details
Format: eBook
Language:Inglés
Published: New York : Routledge 2005.
Series:Studies in medieval history and culture
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Table of Contents:
  • Subversion and the festive instinct
  • Typical festive elements in the plays
  • The overthrow of religious obligation
  • The shrewish bride of Christ
  • Foolish shepherds and priestly folly
  • Stripping away the wolf-skin of false shepherds
  • Raging kings and clergy
  • Christ as a comic figure
  • Conclusion : a festive flavor.