Shakespeare's Medical Knowledge (1865)

By Charles Woodward Stearns

Book Overview

Shakespeare�������s Medical Knowledge is a book written by Charles Woodward Stearns and first published in 1865. The book explores the medical knowledge and references found in the works of William Shakespeare, one of the greatest playwrights in English literature. Stearns delves into the medical practices and beliefs of the Elizabethan era, and how they are reflected in Shakespeare�������s plays and sonnets. The book includes detailed analysis of various medical conditions and treatments mentioned in Shakespeare�������s works, such as fever, plague, childbirth, and mental illness. Stearns also examines the ways in which Shakespeare�������s medical knowledge influenced his writing and character development. This book is an insightful and fascinating exploration of the intersection of literature and medicine in the Elizabethan era, and sheds light on the medical knowledge of one of the most celebrated writers in history.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: 1164831798
• ISBN13: 9781164831792
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 82 Pages
• Weight: 0.27 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.2" x 6.0" x 9.0"