The Major Works
Synopsis
Sir Thomas Browne (1605-82) was a writer of breathtaking range and learning, whose works demonstrate a warm and humorous view of human nature. Religio Medici is a fascinating, witty and intimate exploration of his views on faith and tolerance, while substantial selections from Pseudodoxia Epidemica display Browne's breadth of knowledge and omnivorous curiosity in his account of common errors in a startling array of subjects including sciences, history, literature and philosophy. Hydriotaphia or 'Urn Buriall' is an intriguing meditation on death and the desire for immortality, The Garden of Cyrus considers the mysterious order to be found in nature, and A Letter to a Friend and the aphoristic Christian Morals provide profound spiritual guidance to readers.
Book details
- Author:
- C. Patrides, Thomas Brown
- ISBN:
- 9780141958798
- Related ISBNs:
- 9780140431094
- Publisher:
- Penguin Books Ltd
- Pages:
- N/A
- Reading age:
- Not specified
- Includes images:
- Yes
- Date of addition:
- 2018-08-07
- Usage restrictions:
- Copyright
- Copyright date:
- 2006
- Copyright by:
- N/A
- Adult content:
- No
- Language:
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English
- Categories:
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Literature and Fiction