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The Magnetic Lady

The Magnetic Lady

Ben Jonson

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Legare Street Press
Año de edición:
2023
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Historia
ISBN:
9781022112797

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A play by Ben Jonson, first performed in 1632. The play tells the story of a man who tries to cure his wife’s melancholy by subjecting her to various magnetic and alchemical treatments. The play is a fascinating exploration of the medical practices of Jonson’s time, and a satirical commentary on the quackery and superstition that were prevalent in the medical profession.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the 'public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

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