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The Anatomy of Melancholy


Robert Burton; Holbrook Jackson, Phillip Pullman (introduction)


The Folio Society 2005

Binding:  Hardback  |  Condition: Fine  | 

Fantastic Folio Society edition of Burton's meditative and personal study of melancholy, or more generally sadness and depression. First publishd in 1621. Ostensibly a medical text-book, in Burton's hand it becomes a literary masterpiece; ranging from Literature, to religion, to medicine, to military discipline to illuminate the subject. Features introductions by Holbrook Jackson and Phillip Pullman. Quarter cloth with elaborate gilt decoration and reproduction marbled paper covered boards. Complete with slipcase. In fine condition.

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