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Medicina Flagellata : Or, The Doctor Scarify'd - Anonymous

Medicina Flagellata

Or, The Doctor Scarify'd

By: Anonymous

eBook | 1 September 2025

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Medicina Flagellata Or, The Doctor Scarify'd is a satirical work first published in 1721, attributed to Thomas Brown. This witty and incisive book lampoons the medical profession of early 18th-century England, exposing the follies, pretensions, and quackery rampant among physicians, apothecaries, and surgeons of the era. Through a series of sharp, humorous essays and dialogues, the author ridicules the jargon, ostentation, and dubious practices that characterized much of contemporary medicine. The book is structured as a mock-heroic narrative, blending biting social commentary with playful literary devices, including parodies of classical references and mock-epic language. Brown's keen observations and irreverent tone offer a vivid glimpse into the skepticism and public distrust that surrounded medical practitioners at the time. Medicina Flagellata is not only a historical document reflecting the anxieties and controversies of its age but also a timeless satire on human credulity, professional arrogance, and the eternal quest for health. Rich in period detail and sparkling with wit, it remains a fascinating read for anyone interested in the history of medicine, satire, or the enduring foibles of human nature.

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