The Anatomy of Melancholy by Robert Burton
"The Anatomy of Melancholy" by Robert Burton is a medical treatise first published in 1621. This massive work explores depression and its causes, symptoms, and cures, but ranges far beyond medicine into history, astronomy, geography, and literature. Written under the pseudonym Democritus Junior, Burton blends scientific analysis with humor and satire across over 500,000 words. Drawing from ancient authorities and medieval sources, he examines melancholy as both a passing mood and a
serious ailment, creating a unique work that inspired generations of writers. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Burton, Robert, 1577-1640 |
|---|---|
| Title | The Anatomy of Melancholy |
| Note | Wikipedia page about this book: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Anatomy_of_Melancholy |
| Credits | Produced by Karl Hagen, D. Moynihan and Distributed Proofreaders |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 62.8 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PR: Language and Literatures: English literature |
| Subject | Melancholy -- Early works to 1800 |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 10800 |
| Release Date | Jan 1, 2004 |
| Most Recently Updated | Oct 28, 2024 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
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