“Dissensions, like small streams, are first begun, Scarce seen they rise, but gather as they run: So lines that from their parallel decline, More they proceed the more they still disjoin.”
Quote by Samuel Garth
Work
The Poems of Garth, and Tickell
This book is a compilation of poems written by the authors Garth and Tickell, showcasing their literary contributions to the genre. more
Author
Samuel Garth
Samuel Garth (1661-1719) was a renowned English physician and poet, celebrated for his contributions to medicine and literature. Born in England, he studied at Cambridge University and became a Fellow of the Royal College of Physicians. Garth served as physician to King William III and Queen Anne, gaining fame for his medical skill and humanitarian approach. He authored the satirical poem 'The Dispensary,' which criticized corruption in the pharmaceutical industry and became a significant work in 18th-century English literature. Known as the 'physician-poet,' Garth's legacy bridges the worlds of science and art, influencing both medical ethics and literary satire. His life and work remain a testament to the power of interdisciplinary thinking. more
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