The Anatomy Of Melancholy
By Robert Burton
Published by J.M. Dent & Sons Ltd: London 1932 (1st Edition Of The Everyman's 3vol Set)
Everyman's Library Volumes 886, 887 & 888
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Robert Burton (8 February 1577 - 25 January 1640) was an English author and fellow of Oxford University, who wrote the encyclopedic tome
The Anatomy of Melancholy
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On its surface, the book is presented as a medical textbook in which Burton applies his vast and varied learning, in the scholastic manner, to the subject of melancholia (or clinical depression). Although presented as a medical text, The Anatomy of Melancholy is as much a sui generis (unique) work of literature as it is a scientific or philosophical text, as Burton covers far more than the titular subject. Anatomy uses melancholy as a lens through which all human emotion and thought may be scrutinized, and virtually the entire contents of a 17th-century library are marshalled into service of this goal. It is encyclopedic in its range and reference.
Burton was an obsessive editor of his own work, publishing five revised and expanded editions of The Anatomy of Melancholy during his lifetime.
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General wear, light staining and some chipping to dustjackets as shown. Small prior owner name on front pastedown. Pages very clean, crisp and bright. There is some creasing to several pages in volume 3. All 3 volumes in very good condition. Please study the photos carefully and get in touch with any queries you may have.
