Religio Medici

by Thomas Browne, James Winny

Overview

The son of a London mercer, Thomas Browne pursued a career as doctor and scholar; after extensive travels in Europe he settled down in Yorkshire and wrote, over time, the series of reflections now known as Religio Medici. As a self-portrait of a mind and soul and a prominent landmark in the history of ideas, Religio Medici proved a document of inexhaustible interest and persisting value; and ever since its first publication in 1642 it has exerted a powerful influence on its readers. This classic edition, first published in 1953, offers a carefully edited version of the 'authorised' edition of 1643, including readings preserved in extant manuscript copies of the work.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780521090551
Publisher:	Cambridge University Press
Publication date:	11/27/2008
Pages:	192
Sales rank:	950,906
Product dimensions:	5.00(w) x 7.99(h) x 0.43(d)

Table of Contents

Introduction by Jean-Jacques Denonain; 1. The formative years; 2. The composition and publication of Religio Medici; 3. The character of Religio Medici; 4. The man's self-portrait; 5. The thinker; 6. The writer; 7. Conclusion.