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GONZALEZ CORTES, Javier Andrés. Spanish translation of the play ‘A lover of animals’ by Henry Stephens Salt (1851-1939). Rev Hum Med [online]. 2018, vol.18, n.2, pp. 417-447. ISSN 1727-8120.

This document presents the Spanish translation of the play A lover of animals, written 120 years ago by Henry Stephens Salt, an English intellectual activist in favor of humans and animals being treated fairly. Elements are introduced which allow the reader to understand the discussion which is set out in the play. Emphasis is placed on the character of Claud Kersterman, a doctor and vivisector who states a series of ideas on medicine, science and the importance of animals, which can be appreciated nowadays. Finally, it is highlighted the significance that theatre literature can have to analyze discussions such as the ones given rise to by the way animals are treated in general or specific contexts such as vivisection.

Palabras clave : history; vivisection; ethics; literature; animals; bioethics.

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