Robert Burton – The Anatomy of Melancholy (2nd Choice Outlet)
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Collectors Edition
Cover Illustration by Sarah B. Bolen
"The Anatomy of Melancholy" by Robert Burton is a seminal work first published in 1621. It delves into the complexities of human psychology, exploring the nature of melancholy, its causes, and potential remedies. With its rich prose, extensive quotes, and digressions into various topics, Burton's masterpiece offers a profound and sometimes humorous investigation into the human condition. Hailed by Keats as a favorite and revered by artists across centuries like Cy Twombly or Nick Cave, it remains a timeless exploration of the human psyche.
The Collectors edition will not be reprinted.
Details
Half bound Hardcover in Linen and Marbled Paper (printed)
Measures 140x215 mm
120 gram Endpapers
Printed on 115 g wood free cream paper
Sewn Book Block
Two ribbon markers
Gilded on the spine
Presented in a Slipcase, gilded on the front
