Crawfurd, Raymond Henry Payne, Sir 1865-1938 creator text utu 2021 monographic en 1 online resource : multiple file formats "Plague and Pestilence in Literature and Art" by Sir Raymond Henry Payne Crawfurd is a scholarly publication written in the early 20th century. This work combines historical analysis with literary and artistic critique, focusing on the representation of pestilence in various cultural forms. The author explores how literature and art have portrayed epidemics, shedding light on societal reactions to these crises and the psychological implications of disease throughout history. The opening of the text introduces the primary theme: the often-neglected contributions of literature to the understanding of epidemic pestilence, which complements medical literature's focus on bodily afflictions. Crawfurd reflects on humanity's primal instincts in the face of disease, noting how societies have sometimes reverted to violence and superstition during outbreaks. He presents various historical accounts and cultural references to illustrate the intricate connections between pestilence, human emotions, and creative expression, setting the stage for further exploration of this complex interplay between suffering and artistic representation. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Release date is 2021-02-13 Thanks to Turgut Dincer, Paul Marshall and all the DP proofreading team. Original publication data not identified Medicine in literature Plague Plague -- History Medicine in art Plague in literature Epidemics in literature Plague in art PN RC Original publication data not identified https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/64547 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/64547 UtSlPG 260607 20260610134504.0 64547