Life in the sick-room
About this book
"Believing herself to be suffering from incurable condition, Harriet Martineau wrote Life in the Sick-Room in 1844. In this work, which is both memoir and treatise, Martineau seeks to educate the healthy and ill alike on the spiritual and psychological dimensions of chronic suffering. Covering such topics are "Sympathy to the Invalid," "Temper," and "Becoming Inured," the work occupies a crucial place in the culture of invalidism that prospered in Victorian England." "This Broadview edition also includes: medical documents pertaining to Martineau's case; other writings on health by Martineau; excerpts from her other autobiographical writings; selected correspondence with Florence Nightingale; excerpts from contemporary works of sick-room literature; and reviews."--Jacket.
Reader Profile
3.4/5 · 55 readers · 204 pages · ≈ 3 h 47 m · Challenging
How long does it take to read Life in the sick-room?
About ≈ 3 h 47 m — 204 pages, assuming roughly 250 words per page at 225 words per minute.
How many pages is Life in the sick-room?
204 pages in its most-read edition.
What genre is Life in the sick-room?
It sits on the Essays, Biography & Memoir, History shelves.
Is Life in the sick-room in the public domain?
Yes — it is free to read and share.
Who wrote Life in the sick-room?
Harriet Martineau.
Where can I read Life in the sick-room online for free?
It is in the public domain — read it free on Open Library