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The Anatomy Of Love

Name: The Anatomy Of Love
SKU: 9781805333333
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By (author) Robert Burton, Introduction by Becca Rothfeld

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In this 17th-century masterpiece, Robert Burton explores the supreme passion of love—from its blissful joys to the “frenzy and death” of despair. Extracted from his monumental The Anatomy of Melancholy, this abridged edition offers a readable guide to love’s causes, symptoms, and cures, blending folklore, history, and classical wisdom. Whether discussing the pitfalls of jealousy or the magic of “philters,” Burton’s earthy wit and ironic warmth make this psychological classic feel remarkably modern.

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ISBN: 9781805333333

Book Format: Paperback / softback

Pages: 368

Dimensions: 12.9 × 19.8 cm

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Format Paperback / softback | 368 pages
Dimensions 12.9 × 19.8 cm | 0
Publication Date 29 January 2026
Publisher Pushkin Press
Publication City/Country United Kingdom

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About the author

Robert Burton

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Robert Burton (1577-1640) was born to a family of landed gentry in Leicestershire and matriculated at Oxford at the age of 15. He remained there for the rest of his life, and was eventually appointed librarian of Christ Church College. Inspired by his own struggle with melancholy, Burton began research into the subject, eventually amassing the collection of musings and quotations that would become The Anatomy of Melancholy. First published in 1621, the work was immensely popular, and was expanded and reprinted five times over the course of Burton's life.

Becca Rothfeld

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