Medicine And Kindred Arts In The Plays Of Shakespeare

By John Moyes

Book Overview

""Medicine and Kindred Arts in the Plays of Shakespeare"" by John Moyes is a comprehensive analysis of the medical and scientific knowledge that is featured in the works of William Shakespeare. The book explores the various references to medicine, anatomy, and the natural world that are found throughout Shakespeare's plays, and provides a detailed examination of the historical and cultural context in which these references were made.Moyes draws on a wide range of sources, including contemporary medical treatises, herbal remedies, and popular beliefs about health and disease, to shed light on the ways in which Shakespeare incorporated scientific knowledge into his plays. He also considers the ways in which Shakespeare's portrayal of medicine and the natural world reflects broader cultural attitudes towards health, illness, and the body.The book is divided into chapters that focus on specific themes, such as the use of herbal remedies, the treatment of mental illness, and the depiction of childbirth and reproductive health. Each chapter provides a detailed analysis of the relevant passages from Shakespeare's plays, as well as a broader discussion of the scientific and cultural context in which they were written.Overall, ""Medicine and Kindred Arts in the Plays of Shakespeare"" is an engaging and informative exploration of the ways in which Shakespeare's plays reflect the medical and scientific knowledge of his time. It will be of interest to anyone studying Shakespeare, as well as to those interested in the history of medicine and science.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: 1432542524
• ISBN13: 9781432542528
• Release Date: April 2007
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 140 Pages
• Weight: 0.47 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 6.0" x 9.0"