Robert Burton
Robert Burton was a 17th-century English scholar and author best known for his encyclopedic work 'The Anatomy of Melancholy.' This text, a comprehensive exploration of the nature and causes of melancholy, combines psychology, philosophy, and medical knowledge, establishing Burton as a significant figure in the study of emotions.
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Robert Burton famously stated that 'melancholy is the character of mortality'.
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