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Author:
Giles, Ryan D. (Ryan Dennis)
Title:
The laughter of the saints : parodies of holiness in late Medieval and Renaissance Spain / Ryan D. Giles.
Publisher:
Buffalo N.Y. :
Copyright Date:
c2009
Description:
197 p., [12] p. of plates : ill. ; 24 cm.
Subject:
Christian saints in literature
Spanish fiction--To 1500--History and criticism.
Spanish fiction--Classical period, 1500-1700--History and criticism.
Antiheroes in literature
Satire, Spanish--History and criticism.
Spanish wit and humor--History and criticism.
Parody in literature
Irony in literature
Notes:
Includes bibliographical references (p. [157]-184) and index.
Contents:
Introduction : Saints and anti-saints -- Christ and His Cross -- Holy men in the wilderness -- Virgins and harlots -- Picaresque saints -- Rivalries and reconciliations -- Conclusion : sanctity and humanity.
ISBN:
0802099521
9780802099525
OCLC:
(OCoLC)276340932
LCCN:
2009504070
Locations:
USUX851 -- Iowa State University - Parks Library (Ames)
OVUX522 -- University of Iowa Libraries (Iowa City)

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