“The severe schools shall never laugh me out of the philosophy of Hermes, that this visible world is but a picture of the invisible, wherein as in a portrait, things are not truly, but in equivocal shapes, and as they counterfeit some real substance in that invisible fabric.”
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Miscellaneous Works of Sir Thomas Browne: With Some Account of the Author and His Writings
This volume gathers together a selection of lesser-known prose pieces by Sir Thomas Browne, a physician and writer renowned for his ornate style and wide-ranging curiosity. The collection includes essays, observations, and reflections on topics such as religion, science, and human mortality, reflecting Browne's characteristic blend of erudition and skepticism. The edition also features an introductory account of Browne's life and literary output, providing context for the works that follow. As a compilation of miscellaneous writings, it offers readers insight into Browne's intellectual pursuits beyond his more famous works like Religio Medici and Urne-Buriall. more
Author
Thomas Browne
Thomas Browne, born on October 19, 1605 and died on October 19, 1682, was a renowned English doctor, writer, and philosopher of the 17th century. He is known for his profound philosophical thoughts and deep insights into the human existence. more
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