Robert Burton was an English scholar and clergyman best known for his extensive work, The Anatomy of Melancholy. This influential book explores various forms of human sorrow and despair, blending medical, philosophical, and literary perspectives. It remains a significant text in the history of psychology and literature.
The Anatomy of Melancholy
The Anatomy of Melancholy
Synopsis
Robert Burton's monumental 17th-century work offers an exhaustive exploration of melancholy in all its manifestations. This compendium examines the psychological, philosophical, and medical aspects of the human condition. It remains a significant historical document, continuing to inform and entertain readers across centuries.
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The Anatomy of MelancholyPaperback, 2001
1424 pages
New York Review of BooksLanguage: EnglishISBN: 9780940322660Later prt.
