Medical Analogy in Latin Satire

Kivistö, S.

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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Published by: Palgrave Macmillan

Publication Date: 2009-09-16

Format: Paperback

ISBN-13: 9781349309993

DOI: 10.1057/9780230244870

Dimensions: 216cm x140cm

Pages: 214