Discourses on a Sober and Temperate Life by Luigi Cornaro
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"Discourses on a Sober and Temperate Life" by Luigi Cornaro is a philosophical treatise written in the late 16th century. The work elaborates on the author’s personal journey towards sobriety and the significant health benefits he experienced as a result. Cornaro shares insights and methods for leading a disciplined life that promotes longevity and vitality, emphasizing the importance of temperance in diet and lifestyle choices. The beginning of this treatise introduces the
life of Cornaro himself, detailing his transition from a health-compromised state due to intemperance to a robust old age achieved through disciplined living. He recounts how he overcame physical ailments by adopting a regimen of moderation in eating and drinking, and highlights the mental and emotional stability this new lifestyle provided. This opening sets a reflective and instructive tone, inviting readers to consider the practical applications of his wisdom in pursuit of a healthier and happier life. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Cornaro, Luigi, 1475-1566 |
|---|---|
| Uniform Title | Discorsi della vita sobria. English |
| Title |
Discourses on a Sober and Temperate Life Wherein Is Demonstrated, by His Own Example, the Method of Preserving Health to Extreme Old Age |
| Credits | Produced by Andrew Gudgel |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 42.2 (College-level). Difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | RA: Medicine: Public aspects of medicine |
| Subject | Cornaro, Luigi, 1475-1566 |
| Subject | Health -- Early works to 1800 |
| Subject | Longevity -- Early works to 1800 |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 30660 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-30660-5 |
| Release Date | Dec 12, 2009 |
| Last Update | Jan 5, 2021 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 790 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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