Some anatomies of melancholy
Burton, Robert, 1577-16402008
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Not simply an investigation into melancholy, these unique essays form part of a panoramic celebration of human behaviour from the time of the ancients to the Renaissance. God, devils, old age, diet, drunkenness, love and beauty are each given equal consideration in this all-encompassing examination of the human condition.
Main title:
Some anatomies of melancholy / Robert Burton.
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Imprint:
London : Penguin, 2008.
Collation:
160 p.
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ISBN:
9780141036786 (pbk)
Dewey class:
616.89
Local class:
616.89
Language:
English
BRN:
2062918