Sir Thomas Browne's Hydriotaphia And The Garden Of Cyrus

Sir Thomas Browne's Hydriotaphia and The Garden of Cyrus is a collection of two essays by the 17th-century English author and physician. The first essay, Hydriotaphia, is a meditation on death and burial practices, exploring the cultural and historical significance of urns and other funeral artifacts. Browne draws on classical literature and his own observations to create a vivid and thought-provoking portrait of mortality.The second essay, The Garden of Cyrus, is a more lighthearted and playful work, exploring the symbolism and significance of the quincunx pattern in garden design. Browne draws on a wide range of sources, from ancient mythology to contemporary horticulture, to explore the hidden meanings and aesthetic pleasures of gardens.Together, these two essays showcase Browne's wide-ranging intellect and his unique blend of scientific rigor and poetic imagination. They are a testament to his enduring influence on English literature and culture, and a fascinating glimpse into the mind of one of the most original and creative thinkers of his time.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.