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The anatomy of melancholy
Book • 1624
Published in 1621 and expanded in several subsequent editions, 'The Anatomy of Melancholy' is a multifaceted work that explores melancholy through various lenses, including medicine, philosophy, and literature.
The book is divided into three main sections: the first examines the definitions, symptoms, and causes of melancholy; the second discusses its cures; and the third explores specific types of melancholy, such as love melancholy and religious melancholy.
Burton's work is notable for its use of classical allusions, Latin tags, and a sprawling, colloquial style that makes it both a medical textbook and a literary masterpiece.
The book is divided into three main sections: the first examines the definitions, symptoms, and causes of melancholy; the second discusses its cures; and the third explores specific types of melancholy, such as love melancholy and religious melancholy.
Burton's work is notable for its use of classical allusions, Latin tags, and a sprawling, colloquial style that makes it both a medical textbook and a literary masterpiece.
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