A checklist of a part of the collection in memory of sarah bixby smith 18711935. Folio 3 volume set the anatomy of melancholy robert burton on. Anatomy of melancholy 18001804 2 volumes antique leather spines books. So in middecember i walked into a christmas party on the upper west side and i had an o. Fish, in selfconsuming artifacts i write of melancholy, by being busy to avoid melancholy, explained robert burton, author of that rollicking compendium the anatomy of. Colection of forewords written especially for folio reprints, including tim parks on machiavellis prince, richard holmes on robert louis stevensons travels, philip pullman on burtons anatomy of melancholy, roy foster on yeatss collected poems, ian sinclair on wells war of the worlds.
In three maine partitions with their several sections, members, and subsections. Robert burton the anatomy of melancholy backlisted. To celebrate we approached sue bradbury, our former editorial director, about reproducing the introduction she wrote to folio 60 the bibliographical history published to mark our 60th anniversary. Robert burton wrote the conclusion to his first edition of. I became aware of its existence last year and soon came upon the folio society edition which looks very nice, and was going to get that but in the end went for a 1927 two volume edition instead, for no reason other than i like to mix up the editions of books i have between. Anatomy of melancholy for sale antiquarian collectible books. Getting the books the anatomy of melancholy robert burton now is not type of inspiring means. Folio society s the anatomy of melancholy, by robert burton. The anatomy of melancholy, folio society box set of 3 burton, robert on. One of the major documents of modern european civilization, robert burtons astounding compendium, a survey of melancholy in all its myriad forms, has invited nothing but superlatives since its publication in the seventeenth century. One jumps in and begins dog paddling, floating, diving, and surfing, because this book is a sum of a lifes learning. The anatomy of melancholy by robert burton is one of the most famous works on the medical condition of melancholia, or clinical depression. Johnson said, was the only book that ever took him out of bed two hours sooner than he wished to rise. It explores a dizzying assortment of mental afflictions, including what might now be called depression.
The anatomy of melancholy by robert burton free ebook. With all the kinds, causes, symptomes, prognostickes, and several cures of it. An introduction to an indispensable book, folio society edition 2005. The anatomy of melancholy, folio society box set of 3 robert burton. On its surface, the book is a medical textbook in which burton applies his large and varied learning in the scholastic manner to the subject of melancholia which includes what is now termed clinical depression. Buy folio society antiquarian and collectable books and get the best deals at the lowest prices on ebay. In which the kinds, causes, consequences, and cures of this english malady. Create an account which allows you to return and edit these notifications later. Burtons anatomy of melancholy is a valuable book, said dr. Buy the anatomy of melancholy robert burton folio society, oxfam, robert burton, books, history cookies on oxfam we use cookies to ensure that you have the best experience on our website.
The anatomy of melancholy by robert burton, first published in 1621, but republished five more times over the following seventeen years with substantial alterations and expansions. The album was released on double dvd and double cd. The text is divided into three major sections plus an introduction, the whole written in burtons sprawling style. Librivox recording of the anatomy of melancholy, volume 1, by robert burton. Robert burtons astounding compendium, a survey of melancholy in all its myriad forms, has invited nothing but superlatives since its publication in the seventeenth century. The anatomy of melancholy chinese edition only 1 left in stock more on the way. Prior to burtons work, the condition known as melancholy a premodern notion of depression was thought. The huge and encyclopaedic anatomy of melancholy was produced by the english clergyman robert burton 15771640. This is an edited extract from philip pullmans introduction to a new threevolume edition of robert burtons the anatomy of melancholy, published by the folio society.
The anatomy of melancholy illustrated by robert burton. Sign up below to receive notifications about new items added to your areas of interest. Editions of the anatomy of melancholy by robert burton. And if that isnt indicative of its enduring popularity then i dont know what is. Its folio s birthday this month 66 years since charles ede presented the very first edition.
Burtons anatomy of melancholy, 1628 the british library. Traces of burtons marvelous madness abound in this book, and yet it may be that all i share with burton is an obsessiveness somewhat parallel to his own. This is the first of five volumes that will comprise the first authoritative modern edition of. Democritis junior, democritis junior, robert burton the anatomy of melancholy. The anatomy of melancholy is, without a doubt, the best book ever written, bar none. Librivox recording of the anatomy of melancholy, volume 2, by robert burton. There is also a deluxe 4disc edition containing both aforementioned releases. Great savings free delivery collection on many items. The anatomy of melancholy is a live album by the british death doom gothic metal band paradise lost. Unclassifiable, inimitable, clever and wonderfully idiosyncratic, robert burtons vast compendium of wit and learning, the anatomy of melancholy, is one of the. Folio societys the anatomy of melancholy, by robert.
The anatomy of melancholy by burton, robert democritus junior seller first folio published 1925 condition spines with some light soil, else quite ffesh and crisp copies, uncut and unopened. A theory of poetry, and was inspired by robert burtons 1621 masterpiece, the anatomy of melancholy. One of the most fascinating books in literature there is a unique charm in burtons anatomy of melancholy. Folio society antiquarian and collectable books for sale. The book is a followup to blooms 1973 classic, the anxiety of influence. It is, rather, robert burtons view of mankind and mankinds condition. The anatomy of melancholy, folio society box set of 3.
This is an totally simple means to specifically get. The anatomy of melancholy is an especially lengthy book, the first edition being a single quarto volume nearly 900 pages long. Burton elaborately divides the anatomy into four main sections and numerous subsections, each of which deals with the causes, symptoms, and cures of various types of melancholy. Here is the body turned inside out, its members set free, its humors released upon the world. It was one of the most popular books for almost 200 years after it was published.
You could not solitary going next book increase or library or borrowing from your connections to entre them. No one really reads the anatomy of melancholy from stem to stern. Burton considers melancholy to be an inbred malady in all of us and admits that he is not a little offended by it himself p. Robert burton the anatomy of melancholy folio society. The anatomy of melancholy by robert burton pseudonym democritus jr. The anatomy of melancholy, in all of its distracting confusion, is finally something of a mercy, and it is the only mercy to be found within its confines. Robert burton the anatomy of melancholy folio society devotees. I know that the folio edition of the anatomy of melancholy is complete, based on the dent edition and all, but ive seen the nyrb edition and burtons notes have been moved to the end of each partition i dont know if its the same with the dent id like to know if the folio keeps them at least at the foot of the page, if not on the margin. Robert burton the anatomy of melancholy partitions folio society slipcase 3 vols. Free kindle book and epub digitized and proofread by project gutenberg. The anatomy of melancholy is a book by robert burton, first published in 1621. Amusing, touching, and unsettling, the melancholy of anatomy is that most wonderful of fictions, one that makes us see the world in an entirely new light. Anatomy melancholy by robert burton, first edition abebooks. The anatomy of melancholy was extensively praised and almost as widely read as the bible.
Anatomy of melancholy robert burton bauman rare books. Philosophically, medicinally, historically, opened and cut up is a book by robert burton, first published in 1621, but republished five more times over the. Burtons anatomy of melancholy, 1660 burton, robert democritus junior. Hearts bigger than planets devour light and warp the space around them. Folio societys the anatomy of melancholy, by robert burton. Anatomy of melancholy richard burton 1861 3 v set leather fine binding limited. The anatomy of melancholy robert burton folio society. Its folios birthday this month 66 years since charles ede presented the very first edition. The book under discussion is one of sir philips favourites.
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