Thomas Browne
Sir Thomas Browne was an English polymath and author of varied works which reveal his wide learning in diverse fields including science and medicine, religion and the esoteric. His writings display a deep curiosity towards the natural world, influenced by the Scientific Revolution of Baconian enquiry and are permeated by references to Classical and Biblical sources as well as the idiosyncrasies of his own personality. Although often described as suffused with melancholia, Browne's writings are also characterised by wit and subtle humour, while his literary style is varied, according to genre, resulting in a rich, unique prose which ranges from rough notebook observations to polished Baroque eloquence.
The Works of Sir Thomas Browne, Volume 1
Enter a world of intellectual debate where faith and reason collide, and long-held beliefs are challenged in a quest for truth.
By Thomas Browne
Notes and Letters on the Natural History of Norfolk More Especially on the Birds and Fishes
** Witness a pioneering naturalist's enthralling observations of the diverse bird and fish species thriving in a historic English county.
By Thomas Browne
Religio Medici, Hydriotaphia, and the Letter to a Friend
Journey through a 17th-century mind as it wrestles with faith, mortality, and the search for meaning in a world of changing ideas.
By Thomas Browne
The Works of Sir Thomas Browne, Volume 3
Venture into a world where ancient beliefs about nature, the Bible, and ethical conduct are questioned, challenging what you thought you knew.
By Thomas Browne
The Works of Sir Thomas Browne, Volume 2
** Venture into a world of mythical beasts and ancient lore, as one man seeks to uncover the truth behind griffins, phoenixes, and other fantastic creatures, challenging the line between reality and folklore.
By Thomas Browne