Dante Physician

Dante: Physician is a book written by A.G. Drury that explores the lesser-known side of the famous Italian poet Dante Alighieri. The book delves into Dante's life as a physician and his contributions to the medical field during the 13th and 14th centuries. Drury presents a detailed account of Dante's medical knowledge, including his understanding of the human body, his use of herbal remedies, and his theories on the causes and cures of various diseases. The book also examines the social and cultural context in which Dante practiced medicine, as well as the impact of his medical work on his literary and philosophical writings. Dante: Physician offers a unique perspective on one of the most celebrated figures in Italian history and sheds new light on his multifaceted career as a poet, philosopher, and physician.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.