The Medical Knowledge Of Shakespeare

By John Charles Bucknill

Book Overview

The Medical Knowledge of Shakespeare is a book written by John Charles Bucknill that explores the medical knowledge and references found in the works of William Shakespeare. Bucknill delves into the various medical conditions and treatments mentioned in Shakespeare's plays, such as epilepsy, syphilis, and bloodletting. He also examines the accuracy of Shakespeare's medical knowledge in comparison to the medical theories of the time. The book provides a fascinating insight into the medical practices of the Elizabethan era and how they were portrayed in literature. Overall, The Medical Knowledge of Shakespeare is a must-read for anyone interested in the intersection of literature and medicine.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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1163099341
• ISBN13: 9781163099346
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 302 Pages
• Weight: 0.89 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.0" x 9.0"