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Medicine And Kindred Arts In The Plays Of Shakespeare

Medicine And Kindred Arts In The Plays Of Shakespeare

Moyes, John

Hardcover

PhilosophyLiterary CriticismShakespeare

ISBN10: 054822143X
ISBN13: 9780548221433
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Jul 25 2007
Pages: 140
Weight: 0.83
Height: 0.44 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
Medicine And Kindred Arts In The Plays Of Shakespeare by John Moyes is a comprehensive analysis of the role of medicine in Shakespeare's plays. The book explores how Shakespeare used medical knowledge and practices of his time to create realistic characters and plotlines. Moyes examines the medical theories, practices, and beliefs prevalent in the Elizabethan era and shows how they are reflected in Shakespeare's works. The book covers a range of topics, including anatomy, surgery, childbirth, mental illness, and herbal remedies. Moyes also discusses the use of medical metaphors and allusions in Shakespeare's language and the influence of medical texts on his writing. This book is an essential resource for anyone interested in the intersection of literature and medicine and provides a fascinating insight into the world of Shakespearean drama.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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