La Nymphomanie, Ou, TraitÃ(c) De La Fureur UtÃ(c)rine (in French)
J D T de Bienville
Synopsis "La Nymphomanie, Ou, TraitÃ(c) De La Fureur UtÃ(c)rine (in French)"
La Nymphomanie, Ou, Traité De La Fureur Utérine by J. D. T. de Bienville offers a historical perspective on the medical understanding of nymphomania during the 18th century. Written in French, this treatise, subtitled "Dans Lequel On Explique, Avec Autant De Clarté Que De Méthode, Les Commencemens ......," delves into the perceived causes, symptoms, and treatments of what was then considered a disease of the uterus, also referred to as 'uterine furor.' This book provides insight into the historical context of medical thought, particularly regarding women's health and sexuality. It serves as a valuable resource for those interested in the history of medicine, the evolution of psychiatric understanding, and the social attitudes surrounding female sexuality in 18th-century France. Bienville's work offers a unique glimpse into the past, illustrating how medical conditions were defined and treated within a specific cultural and scientific framework.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
