Medical Analogy in Latin Satire
| Author | : S. Kivistö |
| Publisher | : Springer |
| Total Pages | : 224 |
| Release | : 2009-09-16 |
| ISBN-10 | : 9780230244870 |
| ISBN-13 | : 0230244874 |
| Rating | : 4/5 (874 Downloads) |
Book Synopsis Medical Analogy in Latin Satire by : S. Kivistö
Download or read book Medical Analogy in Latin Satire written by S. Kivistö and published by Springer. This book was released on 2009-09-16 with total page 224 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Offering fresh readings of numerous Neo-Latin texts, Medical Analogy in Latin Satire provides an introduction to medical issues in the tradition of Latin satire. The book explores what functions physical diseases and peculiarities had in early modern satires and how satire was considered as a form of healing instruction.
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