Symptomatic Subjects

Más información sobre el libro

Focusing on the intersection of medicine and identity, this work explores how late medieval English writers utilized medical discourse to redefine the relationship between physiology and personal experience. Julie Orlemanski examines the surge in medical writing during this transformative period, highlighting the complexities and tensions that arose as individuals navigated their physical and personal realities. Through this lens, the book reveals the intricate ways in which medical narratives influenced self-perception and societal understanding of the body.