- Hardcover: 160 pages
- Publisher: Melrose Books (29 Aug 2008)
- Language English, German, French, Italian, Spanish, Danish, Hindi, Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Welsh
- ISBN-10: 1906050643
- ISBN-13: 978-1906050641
- Product Dimensions: 23.4 x 15.4 x 2.2 cm
- Average Customer Review: 3.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (1 customer review)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 3,854,687 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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His Medical Footprints by John Brine is the thoroughly researched argument that William Shakespeare had professional medical training early in his life and that this training is evident in his various poems and plays. "Shakespeare seemed to intentionally include medical identification in the linking of a character, or a plot, with a factual medical story, situation, or person he knew." John Brine The author presents his views in a realistic and thought-provoking manner, making the reader want to reread Shakespeare's works taking more notice of these medical references. Brine has successfully produced a well informed book, with excellent references and researched thoroughly. A fascinating read for any Shakespeare fan.
About the Author
John Brine is a senior consultant physician who has practiced in England, Europe and Australia. Born in Perth, he is a graduate of Melbourne University and a Fellow of the Royal College of Physicians of London. His first book 'Looking for Milligan' concerned the history of medicine in that outpost of the world - Swan River - two centuries ago. He has an abiding interest and love of all things Shakespearean, a common attribute amongst fellow doctors, wherever they may be.
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Like the author, I am a medic with an interest in William Shakespeare. Dr Brine is trying to fill the famous gap of the Lost Years in W.S's life by suggesting he went off to get medical experience. Undoubtedly there are a number of interesting medical comments in Shakespeare's writings but I find it hard to justify anything more than good general knowledge. After all, there was not a lot of medicine to know, especially psychiatry, yet he got a lot in. However, he got it wrong if he thought dropping poison in a man's ear would enter his throat, unless of course he had a perforated eardrum.
But it is an interesting book to ponder over, and I would say - Go For It.
But it is an interesting book to ponder over, and I would say - Go For It.
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