Elements and Miasmas: Conceptions of Disease in Shakespeare's England
Wed, 13 Nov
|The Lounge @ All Saints' Church
Disease has been a companion of human existence throughout our conscious experience, but each time and culture has approached it differently. This short course will introduce disease and sickness as understood in Shakespeare's time
Time & Location
13 Nov 2024, 6:00 pm – 7:30 pm
The Lounge @ All Saints' Church, 23 Puketapu Road, Taradale, Napier 4112, New Zealand
Guests
About the event
This five-lecture series will delve into the ways that people in 16th century England understood diseases. From the recurring disasters of plagues to the relatively new dangers of syphilis, the people of late Tudor England faced public health crises which strongly resonate with those of the modern world. However, their means of combatting these were limited by the contemporary understanding of disease. By understanding the philosophies, practices, and challenges of the past, we can better reflect upon our own time and circumstances.
Teacher: Catherine Joule
Classes: 5 Classes -
Cost: $10 per person
Study Involvement: The course will centre on three classes which will be supported by a small amount of personal reading.