Author: William B. Ober, M.D.
Binding: Hardback
Published: Southern Illinois University Press; Feffer & Simons, Inc., 1979
Condition:
Book: Acceptable, ex-library
Jacket: No dust jacket – cloth/board in good condition
Pages: Good
Markings: Ex-library with usual markings
Boswell’s Clap And Other Essays: Medical Analyses Of Literary Men’s Afflictions presents a fascinating collection of essays that meticulously chronicle the various ailments and medical histories of renowned literary figures. William B. Ober, M.D., uncovers the often-overlooked physical struggles that influenced the lives and works of these celebrated authors. This insightful volume illustrates the intricate connections between health, creativity, and historical context, offering a unique perspective on literary biography. The author’s clinical expertise illuminates how conditions, from the mundane to the severe, shaped the very fabric of their artistic output. It is an essential read for those interested in the intersection of medicine and literature.
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