CONTENTS

Chapters in this book

1. Frontmatter i
2. CONTENTS vii
3. Acknowledgments ix
4. Abbreviations xi
5. Introduction 1
6. Chapter 1. Physical Peculiarities 14
7. Chapter 2. Names and Cognomina 57
8. Chapter 3. Moral Appearance in Action: Mouths 99
9. Chapter 4. Moral Appearance in Action: Mouths 128
10. Chapter 5. A Political History o f Wit 174
11. WORKS CITED 219
12. INDEX LOCORUM ET IOCORUM 233
13. GENERAL INDEX 247
14. Backmatter 252