The Anatomy of Melancholy by Robert Burton
What it is, with all the kinds, causes, symptoms, prognostics, and several cures of it. In three partitions, with their several sections, members, and subsections. Philosophically, medicinally, historically opened and cut up.
"The Anatomy of Melancholy" is a comprehensive and detailed exploration of melancholy, a term used to describe a variety of mental states, including depression, anxiety, and sadness. The author examines the causes, symptoms, and treatments of melancholy from a variety of perspectives, incorporating elements of psychology, philosophy, history, and literature. The book is notable for its extensive use of classical sources, its humorous and satirical style, and its profound insights into human nature and the human condition.
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- Published
- 1621
- Nationality
- British
- Length
- Very Long
- Pages
- 1400-1900
- Original Language
- English
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