Robert Burton Philosophaster - Medieval & Renaissance Texts & Studies, Vol 103 Author:Robert Burton, Connie McQuillen An entertaining comedy replete with philosophy, alchemy, politics, and human nature from the author of the popular work: The Anatomy of Melancholy. Contents: Chronological Table; Philosophaster (original Latin with an English translation) Notes to Philosophaster; Facsimile of Burton's Autograph; Burton's Preface to Rider's Dictionarie; Burton's ... more »Poemata; Robert Burton's Will; Wood's Account of Burton.« less