Henry Daniel and the Rise of Middle English Medical Writing

Henry Daniel, a Dominican friar and medical writer from the 14th century, is known for his influential work "Liber Uricrisiarum," the earliest known medical text in Middle English. This book explores Daniels' extensive writings and highlights their significance to various scholarly discussions, including the history of late medieval medicine. It provides background information on his uroscopic and herbal work, describes different versions of the Liber Uricrisiarum, analyzes his representations of medical practice, and demonstrates his influence on later medical and literary writers.

Format: Hardback
Length: 224 pages
Publication date: 15 April 2022
Publisher: University of Toronto Press

Henry Daniel, a fourteenth-century medical writer, Dominican friar, and contemporary of Chaucer, is a remarkably overlooked figure who can be credited with a substantial body of extant works in Middle English. His Liber Uricrisiarum, the earliest known medical text in Middle English, stands as a remarkable synthesis of authoritative traditions, resulting in a new diagnostic encyclopedia characterized by its stylistic vigor and intellectual depth. This comprehensive volume, drawing upon the expertise of a diverse array of scholars, delves into the vast corpus of Daniel's works and showcases their profound significance to numerous scholarly discussions, including the history of late medieval medicine. It provides an insightful background for Daniel's uroscopic and herbal endeavors, outlines all known versions of the Liber Uricrisiarum, traces revisions over time, analyzes his representations of his medical practice, and demonstrates his profound influence on subsequent medical and literary writers. Serving as both a companion to the recently published reading edition of the Liber Uricrisiarum and a work of original scholarship in its own right, this collection fosters a deeper understanding of Daniel's texts and encourages the discovery of new insights into their immense importance.

Weight: 508g
Dimension: 235 x 160 x 25 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781487529536