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''As an introduction to early modern thinking and the impact of past ideas on present lives, this book can find few equals and no superiors. Porter is a witty, humane writer with an extraordinary vocabulary and a sparkling sense of fun. Whether he is quoting from obscure medical texts or analysing scabrous diaries, dishing the dirt on long-dead bigwigs or evoking sympathy for human suffering, his grasp is masterly and his erudition appealing. I wish I could read it again for the first time: you can.'' Times Educational Supplement, Book of the Week

In this startlingly brilliant sequel to the prize-winning ENLIGHTENMENT Roy Porter completes his lifetime''s work, offering a magical, enthusiastic and charming account of the writings of some of the most attractive figures ever to write English.

Flesh in the Age of Reason

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      Publisher: Penguin Books Ltd
      Publication Date: 1/27/2005 12:00:00 AM
      ISBN13: 9780140167351, 978-0140167351
      ISBN10: 0140167358

      Description

      Book Synopsis

      ''As an introduction to early modern thinking and the impact of past ideas on present lives, this book can find few equals and no superiors. Porter is a witty, humane writer with an extraordinary vocabulary and a sparkling sense of fun. Whether he is quoting from obscure medical texts or analysing scabrous diaries, dishing the dirt on long-dead bigwigs or evoking sympathy for human suffering, his grasp is masterly and his erudition appealing. I wish I could read it again for the first time: you can.'' Times Educational Supplement, Book of the Week

      In this startlingly brilliant sequel to the prize-winning ENLIGHTENMENT Roy Porter completes his lifetime''s work, offering a magical, enthusiastic and charming account of the writings of some of the most attractive figures ever to write English.

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