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Roberts, H. W.

9781330498637: The Medical Knowledge of Shakespeare (Classic Reprint)

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ISBN 10 : 1330498631 ISBN 13 : 9781330498637

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Uncover Shakespeare’s medical world, from common ailments to surgical thinking, and see how it shapes his writing. This book examines how the great dramatist’s works reveal a broad familiarity with medicine, law, and science, challenging the idea that medical knowledge is absent from his plays and poems. It situates Shakespeare among other early modern writers, showing how professional training and everyday illness inform his characters and imagery.

- Learn how medical terms and ideas appear across Shakespeare’s scenes, from disease to treatment, and what they reveal about his world.
- See how the author compares Shakespeare to figures like Bacon, Rabelais, and Montaigne, highlighting the blend of professions in early modern thought.
- Discover how the plays reflect attitudes toward death, healing, and the body, without spoiling key plot twists.
- Explore how literary style and medical language interact to deepen character, mood, and thematic richness.

Ideal for readers of Shakespeare, medical history, and literature who want a thoughtful, accessible look at how medicine and the imagination meet on the stage.

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My Lord,

Some months have elapsed since your Lordship kindly gave me permission to dedicate to you the following pages, which, in great measure, owe their origin to your Lordships interesting work on "Shakespeare's Legal Acquirements."

In the meanwhile, your Lordships merits have placed you on the very summit of professional honour, from which you reflect augmented lustre on the republic of letters, of which you are so eminent a citizen.

I feel the highest satisfaction in presenting this work to the public under the sanction of your Lordship's name, as a testimony of my admiration of your Lordship's character, and of our common reverence for him who stands in literature "the foremost man of all this world."

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�diteur: Forgotten Books
Date d'�dition: 2018
Langue: anglais
ISBN 10: 1330498631
ISBN 13: 9781330498637
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Nombre de pages: 304
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Paperback. Etat : New. Print on Demand. This book comprehensively explores Shakespeare's extensive medical knowledge, often overlooked due to a misconception that the great playwright lacked formal medical training. The author, a medical professional, meticulously examines passages from Shakespeare's works, demonstrating a deep understanding of medical concepts prevalent during the playwright's time. By comparing Shakespeare's writings to the medical books and practices of his era, the author reveals that Shakespeare's medical knowledge was remarkably vast and accurate. The author's findings shed new light on Shakespeare's brilliance, showcasing his keen observation of human nature and his ability to incorporate medical insights into his literary masterpieces. This fascinating study� �ens our understanding of Shakespeare's genius, highlighting his profound grasp of both the physical and emotional complexities of the human condition. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. N� de r�f. du vendeur 9781330498637_0

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