The Anatomy of Melancholy by Richard Burton
The Anatomy of Melancholy by Richard Burton
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Anatomy of Melancholy
Richard Burton
George H. Duran, 1927
First completely all English translation. Two volume set. Limited Edition of 500 numbered copies, elegantly bound in quarter vellum and cream-colored cloth, top edges gilt. Housed in the original slipcase. Very Good copies, no tanning, no foxing. Slipcase worn and split but still whole. Delve into the fascinating history of melancholy with this groundbreaking work by Robert Burton. From the ancient Greeks and Romans to the 17th century, Burton examines the various causes and cures of this mysterious malady. A foundational work of Western Civilization.