| Edition |
1st ed. |
| Description |
x, 209 pages ; 22 cm |
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Men |
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Bay Staters |
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Physicians |
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University and college faculty members |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references. |
| Contents |
Prologue: "Daniel" -- I. Introduction: "Clara" -- II. Language and Healing in History -- III. "Sunny" -- IV. Inklings -- V. Symptoms -- VI. Diagnosis -- VII. A Theory of Illness Narrative: "June S." -- VIII. Treatment -- IX. Side Effects -- X. End of Life -- XI. "Eduardo" -- XII. Caregivers -- XIII. Transcendence -- XIV. "Ms. Twomey" -- Afterword: Eve. |
| Summary |
A doctor and celebrated poet connects the two sides of his life in a collection of verse, revealing the healing power of poetry as it reflects on human illness, recuperation, mortality, and beyond. |
| Subject |
Campo, Rafael.
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Campo, Rafael. |
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Poets, American -- 20th century -- Biography.
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Poets, American. |
| Chronological Term |
20th century |
| Genre/Form |
Biographies.
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| Subject |
Physicians -- United States -- Biography.
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Physicians. |
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United States. |
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Physician and patient -- United States.
|
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Physician and patient. |
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Poetry -- Therapeutic use.
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Poetry -- Therapeutic use. |
| Chronological Term |
1900-1999 |
| Genre/Form |
Autobiographies.
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Autobiographies.
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| ISBN |
0393057275 |
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9780393057270 |
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