The Medical And Surgical Knowledge Of William Shakespeare: With Explanatory Notes (1915)

By John William Wainwright

Book Overview

The Medical and Surgical Knowledge of William Shakespeare: With Explanatory Notes is a book written by John William Wainwright and published in 1915. The book explores the medical and surgical knowledge of William Shakespeare, one of the greatest playwrights in history. It provides an in-depth analysis of the medical and surgical references found in Shakespeare's plays and poems, and offers explanations and interpretations of the medical terminology used by Shakespeare. The book also includes a detailed examination of the medical practices and beliefs of the Elizabethan era, and how they influenced Shakespeare's writing. Overall, The Medical and Surgical Knowledge of William Shakespeare is a fascinating read for anyone interested in the history of medicine and literature, and provides valuable insights into the life and work of one of the greatest writers of all time.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: 1165075423
• ISBN13: 9781165075423
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 102 Pages
• Weight: 0.32 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.2" x 6.0" x 9.0"