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The Dispensary: A Poem In Six Cantos is a narrative poem written by Samuel Garth and first published in 1700. The poem is a satire on the medical profession in England during the late 17th century, and specifically on the conflict between physicians and apothecaries. The poem is divided into six cantos, each of which tells a different part of the story. The first canto introduces the dispensary, a free clinic for the poor that has been established by a group of physicians. The second canto describes the opposition to the dispensary by the apothecaries, who see it as a threat to their business. The third canto tells the story of a young woman who is cured by the dispensary, and the fourth canto describes the efforts of the apothecaries to discredit the clinic. The fifth canto is a battle between the physicians and the apothecaries, with the former emerging victorious. The final canto describes the benefits of the dispensary and the gratitude of the poor who have been helped by it. Throughout the poem, Garth uses humor and satire to criticize the medical profession of his time. He portrays the physicians as noble and selfless, while the apothecaries are greedy and dishonest. The poem also includes references to classical literature and mythology, as well as contemporary political events. Overall, The Dispensary is an important work of English satire and a commentary on the state of medicine in the late 17th century.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world’s literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
