Description: Melancholy, Medicine and Religion in Early Modern England: Reading 'The Anatomy of Melancholy' [Paperback] Lund, Mary Ann Product Overview The Anatomy of Melancholy, first published in 1621, is one of the greatest works of early modern English prose writing, yet it has received little substantial literary criticism in recent years. This study situates Robert Burton's complex work within three related contexts: religious, medical and literary/rhetorical. Analysing Burton's claim that his text should have curative effects on his melancholic readership, it examines the authorial construction of the reading process in the context of other early modern writing, both canonical and non-canonical, providing a new approach towards the emerging field of the history of reading. Lund responds to Burton's assertion that melancholy is an affliction of body and soul which requires both a spiritual and a corporal cure, exploring the theological complexion of Burton's writing in relation to English religious discourse of the early seventeenth century, and the status of his work as a medical text. Read more Details Publisher : Cambridge University Press; Reprint edition (September 19, 2013) Language : English Paperback : 236 pages ISBN-10 : 1107659965 ISBN-13 : 64 Item Weight : 12.3 ounces Dimensions : 6 x 0.59 x 9 inches Best Sellers Rank: #5,527,047 in Books (See Top 100 in Books) #2,842 in English Literature #5,756 in History of Medicine (Books) #8,472 in British & Irish Literary Criticism (Books) #2,842 in English Literature #5,756 in History of Medicine (Books) We have been selling used books since 2012, and we've learned that the most important thing is doing good business. Honesty is our policy. Free Shipping We ship worldwide. We have multiple warehouses around the world, so please note the extended handling time on certain listings.
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ISBN: 1107659965
ISBN10: 1107659965
ISBN13: 9781107659964
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Brand: Cambridge University Press
GTIN: 09781107659964
Number of Pages: 236 Pages
Publication Name: Melancholy, Medicine and Religion in Early Modern England : Reading 'the Anatomy of Melancholy'
Language: English
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Publication Year: 2013
Subject: Literary, Books & Reading, European / English, Irish, Scottish, Welsh
Item Height: 0.6 in
Type: Textbook
Item Weight: 12.3 Oz
Item Length: 9 in
Subject Area: Literary Criticism, Biography & Autobiography
Author: Mary Ann Lund
Item Width: 6 in
Format: Trade Paperback
