| Author |
Crawfurd, Raymond Henry Payne, Sir, 1865-1938 |
| Title |
Plague and pestilence in literature and art
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| Credits |
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| Summary |
"Plague and Pestilence in Literature and Art" by Sir Raymond Henry Payne Crawfurd is a scholarly publication written in the early 20th century. This work combines historical analysis with literary and artistic critique, focusing on the representation of pestilence in various cultural forms. The author explores how literature and art have portrayed epidemics, shedding light on societal reactions to these crises and the psychological implications of disease throughout history. The opening of the text introduces the primary theme: the often-neglected contributions of literature to the understanding of epidemic pestilence, which complements medical literature's focus on bodily afflictions. Crawfurd reflects on humanity's primal instincts in the face of disease, noting how societies have sometimes reverted to violence and superstition during outbreaks. He presents various historical accounts and cultural references to illustrate the intricate connections between pestilence, human emotions, and creative expression, setting the stage for further exploration of this complex interplay between suffering and artistic representation. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
PN: Language and Literatures: Literature: General, Criticism, Collections
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| LoC Class |
RC: Medicine: Internal medicine
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| Subject |
Medicine in literature
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| Subject |
Plague
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| Subject |
Plague -- History
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| Subject |
Medicine in art
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| Subject |
Plague in literature
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| Subject |
Epidemics in literature
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| Subject |
Plague in art
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
64547 |
| Release Date |
Feb 13, 2021 |
| Most Recently Updated |
Feb 14, 2021 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads |
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