Sir Thomas Browne
The Opium of Time
(Author) Gavin Francis"Sir Thomas Browne (1605-1682) was an English physician, wordsmith, and polymath who contributed hundreds of words to the English language (such as medical, electricity, migrant, and computer). After studying medicine in Montpellier, Padua and Leiden he settled in Norwich, where he practised as a doctor and wrote some of the greatest books of the seventeenth century, still read for their accessibility and eloquence. Religio Medici ('Religion of the Doctor') examined the vexed question of faith in a God who, to a physician, seemed indifferent to suffering. Pseudodoxia Epidemica ('Vulgar Errors') gave free rein to an agile curiosity and sought to debunk notions then commonly believed, such as that dead kingfishers indicate the direction of the wind, or that a woman could get pregnant from sharing a bath with a man"-- Provided by publisher.
Gavin Francis
Gavin Francis is a Scottish writer and physician known for his insightful explorations of the human body, medicine, and the natural world. He has authored several acclaimed works, including "Empire Antarctica," a memoir of his experiences as a doctor at a research station in Antarctica. Francis's writing is characterized by its lyrical prose, deep empathy, and keen observation of the world around him. His works often blend personal narrative with scientific inquiry, offering a unique perspective on the intersection of medicine and literature. Francis's contributions to literature have helped to redefine the genre of medical memoir, inspiring readers to reflect on the complexities of the human experience.
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