The Worlds of Renaissance Melancholy
Book • 2006
Angus Gowland's 'The Worlds of Renaissance Melancholy: Robert Burton in Context' explores the cultural, social, and intellectual contexts surrounding melancholy during the Renaissance period, focusing particularly on the life and work of Robert Burton, author of 'The Anatomy of Melancholy.
' It examines the various factors that contributed to the prevalence and understanding of melancholy in Renaissance society.
The book delves into the philosophical, medical, and religious perspectives on melancholy, offering insights into how it was perceived and treated.
Gowland analyzes the impact of Renaissance thought on Burton's magnum opus, placing it within a broader historical and intellectual framework.
Through this exploration, the book illuminates the complex interplay between individual experience and cultural context in shaping the phenomenon of melancholy during the Renaissance.
' It examines the various factors that contributed to the prevalence and understanding of melancholy in Renaissance society.
The book delves into the philosophical, medical, and religious perspectives on melancholy, offering insights into how it was perceived and treated.
Gowland analyzes the impact of Renaissance thought on Burton's magnum opus, placing it within a broader historical and intellectual framework.
Through this exploration, the book illuminates the complex interplay between individual experience and cultural context in shaping the phenomenon of melancholy during the Renaissance.
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