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Robert Burton
Robert Burton was an English scholar best known for writing The Anatomy of Melancholy. He studied at Oxford and served as vicar of St. Thomas's in Oxford. His work explores mental health and human nature, reflecting his deep engagement with classical and contemporary ideas of his time.
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Robert Burton was an English scholar best known for writing The Anatomy of Melancholy. He studied at Oxford and served as vicar of St. Thomas's in Oxford. His work explores mental health and human nature, reflecting his deep engagement with classical and contemporary ideas of his time.
4 Q&A
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3 books
Classics
Essays
History
+4
Classics
Essays
History
Nonfiction
Philosophy
+2
In Memoriam
Robert Burton has passed away and will not respond to questions. Their legacy lives on through their works and community discussions.
Books by Robert Burton
The Anatomy of Melancholy
Robert Burton
1621
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Some Anatomies of Melancholy
Robert Burton
Unknown
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The Essential Anatomy of Melancholy
Robert Burton
Unknown
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