Shakespeare's Medical Knowledge (1865)

Shakespeare's Medical Knowledge is a book written by Charles Woodward Stearns and originally published in 1865. The book explores the medical knowledge and terminology used by William Shakespeare in his plays and sonnets. Stearns examines Shakespeare's references to various medical conditions, treatments, and surgical procedures, as well as the social and cultural context in which they were used. The book also provides historical background on the medical practices of Shakespeare's time, including the use of herbal remedies and the development of medical schools. Overall, Shakespeare's Medical Knowledge offers a unique perspective on the intersection of literature and medicine in the Elizabethan era.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.