The Cure Of Melancholy

by Robert Burton

Book Overview

The Cure of Melancholy is a book written by Robert Burton, first published in 1621. The book is an extensive exploration and analysis of the causes, symptoms, and treatments of melancholy, which was a common mental illness during the Renaissance period. Burton's work is divided into three parts, each discussing different aspects of melancholy. The first part explores the causes of melancholy, which Burton attributes to various factors such as heredity,...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1162913983
• ISBN13: 9781162913988
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 232 Pages
• Weight: 0.89 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 7.5" x 9.3"