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Book SynopsisWas Thomas Hardy clinically depressed or just syphilitic? Was Egdon Heath imbued with melancholic vapours? And does this explain why many of his characters suffered from depression, took their own lives or developed homicidal tendencies? This book by a rural GP explores these and many other medical issues in Hardy''s life and works.
Trade Review'...a fascinating book...Hardy the Physician is an original and detailed analysis of illness and disease in Thomas Hardy's life and works, interpreted from both the physical and psychological perspectives.' - Ruth Meech, DorchesterLife
'Fincham's critique displays a wide and deep knowledge about medical practices...This type of inter-disciplinary approach, particularly integrating literature and the sciences, is a worthwhile addition to Hardy studies.' - JoAnna Stephens Mink, The Hardy Association
Table of ContentsList of Illustrations Introduction Obstextrics Hardyan Illness Endgames General Practice Psychosomatic Illness& Death The Fitzpierston Syndrome The Mind Diseased Afterwords Glossary Bibliography Index
