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The Essential Anatomy of Melancholy,Used
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English churchman and scholar Robert Burton (15761639) was a passionate student of medicine, history, literature, and science the whole of human knowledge. He was also a witty, pedantic, and eloquent genius, who devoted the major part of his life to writing The Anatomy of Melancholy, one of the richest, most inexhaustible books in the English language. Ostensibly an elaborately systematized medical treatise dealing with various morbid mental states their causes, symptoms, and cures the Anatomy is much more: a compendium of memorable utterances on the human condition in general, compiled from classical, scholastic, and contemporary sources. For this edition, the editors carefully selected those passages containing the most psychological and general interest, eliminating a good deal of nonessential material, but retaining the incomparable wit, eccentric charm, imagination, and richness of thought of the original. In short, readers will find here the essence of Burton's vast book the passages which, according to W. H. D. Rouse, reveal the author's 'eternal freshness, his own ingenuous interest, [and] his boyish delight in a good story.'
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- Q: What is the main topic of 'The Anatomy of Melancholy'? A: 'The Anatomy of Melancholy' primarily deals with various morbid mental states, exploring their causes, symptoms, and cures, while also providing a compendium of thoughts on the human condition.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author of 'The Essential Anatomy of Melancholy' is Robert Burton, an English churchman and scholar.
- Q: How many pages does the book have? A: 'The Essential Anatomy of Melancholy' contains a total of 288 pages.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: This edition of 'The Essential Anatomy of Melancholy' is available in paperback binding.
- Q: What is the publication date of this book? A: 'The Essential Anatomy of Melancholy' was published on May 7, 2002.
- Q: Is this book suitable for readers interested in psychology? A: Yes, this book is suitable for readers interested in psychology as it includes selected passages that focus on psychological insights and the human condition.
- Q: What can readers expect to find in this edition of the book? A: Readers can expect to find carefully selected passages that retain the wit, charm, and richness of thought from the original work, focusing on psychological and general interest.
- Q: Is this book considered a classic in literature? A: Yes, 'The Anatomy of Melancholy' is considered a classic work in English literature, noted for its depth and breadth of knowledge.
- Q: What themes are explored in 'The Anatomy of Melancholy'? A: The book explores themes related to mental health, human emotions, and philosophical reflections on the human experience.
- Q: Is there any nonessential material included in this edition? A: This edition eliminates a good deal of nonessential material while retaining the essence and key insights from the original text.