The Shakespeare Water-Cure

By The Larks

Book Overview

The Shakespeare Water-Cure is a book written by The Larks, a pseudonym for the authors John Langdon Davies and Arthur Maquisten. The book is a humorous and satirical take on the popular 19th-century medical treatment known as hydrotherapy, or the use of water to cure various ailments.The book follows the story of a group of characters who gather at a spa in the English countryside to undergo the Shakespeare Water-Cure, a new and revolutionary form of hydrotherapy that claims to cure all manner of physical and mental illnesses. The treatment involves immersing oneself in water while reciting lines from Shakespeare's plays, with the idea that the healing power of the Bard's words will cure the patient.As the characters undergo the treatment, they encounter a range of absurd and comical situations, including mistaken identities, romantic entanglements, and eccentric doctors. Along the way, the authors poke fun at the fads and quackery of the Victorian era, as well as the cultural obsession with Shakespeare.The Shakespeare Water-Cure is a witty and entertaining satire that offers a humorous commentary on the medical and cultural trends of its time. It remains a classic work of British humor and a beloved piece of literary satire.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: 1163226262
• ISBN13: 9781163226261
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 44 Pages
• Weight: 0.16 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 6.0" x 9.0"