Vegetarianism and veganism in literature from the ancients to the twenty-first century /

This book traces the development of vegetarianism through literature. Its historical span ranges from ancient thinkers, such as Pythagoras and Ovid, to contemporary writers, including Ruth L. Ozeki and Jonathan Franzen. Its broad historical range is complemented by a cross-cultural focus which empha...

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Main Author: Savvas, Theophilus, 1982- (Author)
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: Cambridge ; New York : Cambridge University Press, [2024].
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Summary:This book traces the development of vegetarianism through literature. Its historical span ranges from ancient thinkers, such as Pythagoras and Ovid, to contemporary writers, including Ruth L. Ozeki and Jonathan Franzen. Its broad historical range is complemented by a cross-cultural focus which emphasises the connections between east and west.
Physical Description:viii, 254 pages ; 24 cm.
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references (pages 219-246) and index.
ISBN:9781009287258
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