The Deer
- date of publication: 24.10.2022
- 224 Pages
- Hanser Verlag
- hardcover
- ISBN 978-3-446-27279-8
- Deutschland: 24,00 €
- Österreich: 24,70 €
- ePUB-Format
- E-Book ISBN 978-3-446-27554-6
- E-Book Deutschland: 17,99 €
“Foxes trot, hares hop and deer gallop. Every contact they make with the ground is just a gentle, generous concession to gravity.”
At last, a homage to the deer
Revered, rhapsodised and hunted – the fascinating cultural history of the deer
The deer has inspired people from Hildegard von Bingen to Christian Morgenstern and Franz Marc
Deer are enchanting creatures. Their grace has inspired painters like Franz Marc and writers like Christian Morgenstern. And the most beloved fawn to roam across film history was, of course, Bambi. Nowadays, deer are supposedly the culprits of the devastation of forests. Rudolf Neumaier sheds light on stories and debates surrounding deer over the centuries. First, he recounts the fascinating cultural history of the deer, from its role as game for ordinary people to an emblem of tattoo parlours. A homage to the deer and a wake-up call for everyone who holds deer dear.