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Thomas Browne

Thomas Browne's Religio Medici is a landmark work in the history of English literature and spiritual reflection, blending personal devotion, philosophy, and natural observation into a deeply contemplative narrative. First published in 1643, this remarkable text offers a unique insight into the mind of a 17th-century physician grappling with faith, reason, and the mysteries of existence. In Religio Medici, Browne presents an intimate exploration of his own religious beliefs, moral reflectio...

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Thomas Brown

"Lectures on the Philosophy of the Human Mind" by Thomas Brown is a profound exploration of the intricacies of human thought and consciousness. In this first volume, Brown delves into the nature of perception, memory, and the faculties of the mind, drawing on both philosophical inquiry and empirical observation. His lectures aim to bridge the gap between abstract philosophical concepts and the practical understanding of human psychology, making complex ideas accessible to a broader audienc...

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Thomas Brown, Damon DiMarco, Robert Holtom

A desolate landscape, wracked with upheaval, the uncanny nature of a place once so familiar. A revelation of what was formerly undisclosed, the harbingers of apocalypse are edging ever closer...The wasteland of abandoned memories, the end of the world or a chance for a new beginning. Be it a personal apocalypse, or one of great cataclysm, the stories that arise from the rubble are tales of aftermath and tales of survival. Bridging the gap between Science Fiction and Horror...

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Thomas Brown

The works of Mr. Thomas Brown encompass a rich tapestry of both serious and humorous writings, showcasing his versatility as a writer. In prose and verse, Brown explores themes of human experience, societal norms, and the intricacies of life with a unique blend of wit and depth. His ability to oscillate between comedy and seriousness allows readers to engage with his work on multiple levels, making it a compelling read for those who appreciate literary craftsmanship. Each volume presents a...

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Thomas Browne

Sir Thomas Browne (1605-82) was a writer of breathtaking range and learning, whose works demonstrate a warm and humorous view of human nature. Religio Medici is a fascinating, witty and intimate exploration of his views on faith and tolerance, while substantial selections from Pseudodoxia Epidemica display Browne's breadth of knowledge and omnivorous curiosity in his account of common errors in a startling array of subjects including sciences, history, literature and philosophy. Hydriotaph...

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Thomas Brown, Shira Hereld, Konstantine Paradias

The worlds breaks everyone, and afterward, some are strong at the broken places...- Ernest HemmingwayIn a future of bleakness and roboticism, a totalitarian government enforces upon the people a lifestyle that lulls them into a state of obedience. Your career and social status are predestined and you cannot alter it - this is a reality that walks a fine line between evoking sensations of fear and inducing a sense of futility.A dystopian reality can sometimes...

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Thomas Browne

The Religio Medici is the apologia of a learned physician who was proud to be a Christian and a member of the Church of England as established by Elizabeth I. He recognized that under Henry VIII the Church in England had been the catholic Church in schism, whereas the Elizabethan Establishment was regarded as heretical by Rome. Yet hew rote courteously about the Pope. Unlike many seventeenth-century Protestants he never described St Peter's successor as 'Balschazar', 'the Man of Sin,' or '...

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Thomas Browne

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Penguin Great Ideas

Throughout history, some books have changed the world. They have transformed the way we see ourselves - and each other. They have inspired debate, dissent, war and revolution. They have enlightened, outraged, provoked and comforted. They have enriched lives - and destroyed them. Now Penguin brings you the works of the great thinkers, pioneers, radicals and visionaries whose ideas shook civilization and helped make us who we are.Written after the discovery of over forty Bronze Age b...

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Thomas Browne

Penned during a relaxation of licences for printing-presses and State censorship thus catering for the psychological uncertainties, social debate and millenarian expectations engendered during the Protectorate of Cromwell; The Garden of Cyrus is Browne’s contribution to what was a ‘boom period’ and the single-most decade of interest in esoterica England has ever witnessed. Browne’s Neoplatonic and Neopythagorean vision of the interconnection of art and nature via various symbols, primarily...

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Thomas Browne

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New Directions Pearls

Urn Burial, one of the most influential essays in Western literature, is now available as a New Directions Pearl.Hydriotaphia, or Urn Burial, is one of the pinnacles of Renaissance scholarship and without doubt one of the great essays in English literature. Beginning with observations on the recent discovery of Roman antiquities in the form of burial urns, Browne’s associative mind wanders to elephant graveyards, to pre-Christian crematio...

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Thomas Browne

In "The Most Influential Works by Sir Thomas Browne," readers are invited into the rich tapestry of 17th-century thought through the eyes of one of the era'Äôs most distinctive voices. Browne'Äôs writings, characterized by a blend of scientific inquiry, philosophy, and lyrical prose, explore themes of mortality, the natural world, and the human experience. This collection showcases seminal texts such as "Religio Medici" and "Urn Burial," highlighting Browne'Äôs unique ability to intertwine...

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Thomas Browne, Jocelyn Cinderby

The Most Influential Works by Sir Thomas Browne gathers the essential writings of one of seventeenth-century England's most original prose stylists, from the spiritual self-examination of Religio Medici to the learned skepticism of Pseudodoxia Epidemica and the meditative grandeur of Urn-Burial. Browne's prose is baroque, Latinate, richly metaphorical, and intellectually restless, standing at the crossroads of Renaissance humanism, Baconian inquiry, Anglican devotion, and early modern scie...