Wonderful catalog of real and fanciful beasts, including manticore, griffin, phoenix, amphivius, jaculus, many more. White’s witty erudite commentary on scientific, historical aspects enhances this fascinating glimpse into the medieval mind. 128 black-and-white illustrations.
Medieval Literature in Translation by Charles W. Jones Comprehensive anthology contains exquisite cross-section of Western medieval literature, from Boethius and Augustine to Dante, Abelard, Marco Polo, and Villon, in masterful translations. "No better anthology exists." — Commonweal