Publisher's Synopsis
Anatomy of Melancholy is a comprehensive treatise on the subject of melancholy, written by the English scholar and writer Robert Burton. Originally published in 1621, the book was revised and expanded several times over the course of Burton's lifetime, with the final edition appearing in 1651. The work is divided into three parts, with the first part exploring the causes and symptoms of melancholy, the second part examining the various types of melancholy and their treatments, and the third part considering the cultural and historical contexts of melancholy. The book draws on a wide range of sources, including classical literature, medical texts, and personal experience, and covers a vast array of topics, from the effects of climate and diet on mental health to the role of music and poetry in alleviating melancholy. Despite its age, Anatomy of Melancholy remains a seminal work in the field of psychology and continues to be studied and referenced by scholars today.This Is A New Release Of The Original 1922 Edition.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.
