The Unethical Partridge. On Some of the Sources of St. Ambrose of Milan’s Letter 40 Cover Image

Nieetyczna kuropatwa. O niektórych źródłach „Listu” 40. Ambro żego z Mediolanu
The Unethical Partridge. On Some of the Sources of St. Ambrose of Milan’s Letter 40

Author(s): Kazimierz Ilski, Anna Kotłowska
Subject(s): Ancient World, Source Material
Published by: Uniwersytet Adama Mickiewicza
Keywords: Ambrosius of Milan; Latin epistolography; partridge; ancient zoology;

Summary/Abstract: This study is devoted to interesting and surprisingly complex reflections on the partridge present in the correspondence of Ambrose of Milan (ep. 39–40). Against the background of a generally positive and subdued image of nature, an unequivocally negative, even ethically repugnant, perception of the partridge stands out.

  • Issue Year: XXXIII/2023
  • Issue No: 1
  • Page Range: 129-137
  • Page Count: 9
  • Language: Polish