Medical Analogy in Latin Satire

By Sari Kivistö and Sari Kivist

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.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0230228127
• ISBN13: 9780230228122
• Release Date: September 2009
• Publisher: Palgrave MacMillan
• Length: 214 Pages
• Weight: 0.85 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 5.5" x 8.5"