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The Spleen: An Epistle Inscribed To His Particular Friend Mr. C. J. (1738)

The Spleen: An Epistle Inscribed To His Particular Friend Mr. C. J. (1738)

Green, Matthew

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Literary CriticismBible StudiesChristian Living

ISBN10: 1165651963
ISBN13: 9781165651962
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 74
Weight: 0.24
Height: 0.15 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
The Spleen: An Epistle Inscribed To His Particular Friend Mr. C. J. (1738) is a poem written by Matthew Green. It is a satirical work that explores the idea of melancholy and the spleen, which was believed to be the source of this emotion in the 18th century. The poem is written in the form of a letter from the author to his friend, in which he describes the various symptoms and causes of the spleen, as well as its effects on the mind and body. The work is notable for its use of humor and irony to critique the social and cultural norms of the time, and it has been praised for its wit and literary style. Overall, The Spleen is a fascinating and entertaining read that offers a unique perspective on the history of medicine and psychology.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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