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The Laughter of the Saints

- Parodies of Holiness in Late Medieval and Renaissance Spain

About The Laughter of the Saints

The Laughter of the Saints examines this rich carnivalesque tradition of parodied holy men and women and traces their influence to the anti-heroes and picaresque roots of early modern novels such as Don Quixote.

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  • Language:
  • English
  • ISBN:
  • 9780802099525
  • Binding:
  • Hardback
  • Pages:
  • 240
  • Published:
  • October 30, 2009
  • Dimensions:
  • 158x230x21 mm.
  • Weight:
  • 500 g.
Delivery: 2-4 weeks
Expected delivery: January 26, 2025
Extended return policy to January 30, 2025
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Description of The Laughter of the Saints

The Laughter of the Saints examines this rich carnivalesque tradition of parodied holy men and women and traces their influence to the anti-heroes and picaresque roots of early modern novels such as Don Quixote.

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