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Corbett, P B - The Scurra

Scottish Academic Press, 1986, 1st edition. Cloth, dj, F/F. 89pp, index, a nice fine copy in a fine dustjacket. Hardback with dustjacket. ISBN: 070730475X ¶ Short study of the Scurra, a character who appears in many classical texts, mainly satires. The book traces the appearance of the character in the works of the Greek & Roman playwrights through to the medieval church Councils. The book also charts the subtle change in the character of the Scurra - from malicious busybody to playful entertainer, the forerunner to the Jester.
GBP 6.50 [Appr.: EURO 7.75 US$ 8.11 | JP¥ 1280] Book number 21412

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