Author: Francis Edwards
Binding: Hardback
Published: The Folio Society, 1973

Condition:
Book: Fair
Jacket: Slipcase: Worn
Pages: Good
Markings: No markings
Condition remarks: Slipcase with some insect damage.

This monumental work, The Anatomy Of Melancholy, presents a comprehensive and intricate examination of human sorrow and its myriad forms. Robert Burton, writing under the pseudonym Democritus Junior, meticulously details the causes, symptoms, and potential cures for melancholy, drawing upon an astonishing array of classical, medical, and philosophical sources. The text, a unique blend of medical treatise, philosophical discourse, and literary masterpiece, illustrates the pervasive nature of this condition throughout history and across all social strata. Its tone is both scholarly and deeply personal, offering profound insights into the human psyche with wit and erudition. Burton’s magnum opus stands as an enduring testament to the complexities of the human emotional landscape, offering solace and understanding to generations of readers.