Bruce Thomas Boehrer Livres

Focusing on alimentary themes, Bruce Boehrer delves into the poet's fascination with food and its role in reflecting Jonson's personal and cultural evolution. Through an analysis of Jonson's works, Boehrer highlights the sociohistorical importance of food, the politics surrounding consumption, and the context of Jacobean London. Additionally, he examines Renaissance medical practices and physiological theories, offering a unique interpretation of Jonson's influence on early modern English literary sensibility.

Exploring the presence and meanings of these birds in the art, literature, and history of Western civilization, Parrot Culture traces the unusual history of parrots from their introduction in the Graeco-Roman world, through the great age of New World exploration, to the contemporary ecological crisis of globalism.

The book explores the evolving roles of five animal species—horses, parrots, cats, turkeys, and sheep—during the Renaissance, highlighting their diminishing status and the shift in perceptions of nonhuman companions. As human character and identity emerged in literature, animals transitioned from revered beings to mere commodities, reflecting broader societal changes. Through analyses of various texts, including works by Shakespeare and Milton, the author reveals how these transformations in animal representation influenced the understanding of personhood and interspecies relationships in early modern Europe.